John 10:12

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

He who is a hireling and not a shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees; and the wolf snatches them and scatters them.

Cross References

Matthew 10:16

“Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.

Matthew 7:15

“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.

John 10:13

He flees because he is a hireling and cares nothing for the sheep.

John 10:2

but he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.

John 10:3

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

Acts 20:29

I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock;

1 Timothy 3:3

no drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, and no lover of money.

1 Timothy 3:8

Deacons likewise must be serious, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for gain;

2 Timothy 4:10

For Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica; Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia.

Titus 1:7

For a bishop, as God's steward, must be blameless; he must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain,

1 Peter 5:2

Tend the flock of God that is your charge, not by constraint but willingly, not for shameful gain but eagerly,

2 Peter 2:3

And in their greed they will exploit you with false words; from of old their condemnation has not been idle, and their destruction has not been asleep.