John 10:12

Good News Translation

When the hired man, who is not a shepherd and does not own the sheep, sees a wolf coming, he leaves the sheep and runs away; so the wolf snatches the sheep and scatters them.

Cross References

Matthew 10:16

“Listen! I am sending you out just like sheep to a pack of wolves. You must be as cautious as snakes and as gentle as doves.

Matthew 7:15

“Be on your guard against false prophets; they come to you looking like sheep on the outside, but on the inside they are really like wild wolves.

John 10:13

The hired man runs away because he is only a hired man and does not care about the sheep.

John 10:2

The man who goes in through the gate is the shepherd of the sheep.

John 10:3

The gatekeeper opens the gate for him; the sheep hear his voice as he calls his own sheep by name, and he leads them out.

Acts 20:29

I know that after I leave, fierce wolves will come among you, and they will not spare the flock.

1 Timothy 3:3

he must not be a drunkard or a violent man, but gentle and peaceful; he must not love money;

1 Timothy 3:8

Church helpers must also have a good character and be sincere; they must not drink too much wine or be greedy for money;

2 Timothy 4:10

Demas fell in love with this present world and has deserted me, going off to Thessalonica. Crescens went to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.

Titus 1:7

For since a church leader is in charge of God's work, he should be without fault. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered, or a drunkard or violent or greedy for money.

1 Peter 5:2

to be shepherds of the flock that God gave you and to take care of it willingly, as God wants you to, and not unwillingly. Do your work, not for mere pay, but from a real desire to serve.

2 Peter 2:3

In their greed these false teachers will make a profit out of telling you made-up stories. For a long time now their Judge has been ready, and their Destroyer has been wide awake!