He that is a hireling (ο μισθωτος). Old word from μισθοω, to hire (Matthew 20:1) from μισθος (hire, wages,[Reference L…

A hireling. A man employed to take care of the sheep, to whom wages are paid. Since he does not own the sheep and guards them mer…

But he who is a hireling. The Greek word occurs again in the New Testament only in the next verse and in Mark 1:20. It implies a l…

I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. The thief cometh not, but for to steal,…

St. Augustine of Hippo: Our Lord has made us aware of two things that were unclear before: first, that He is the Door, and now, …

Jesus’ statement about the hired hand indicates the differences between himself and the religious leaders of the day. The main concern of the hired…

But the hireling. By hirelings we are to understand those who retain the pure doctrine and who proclaim the truth, as Paul says, …

But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd
That is, who is not the owner of the sheep, though he keeps them, y…

Christ is a good Shepherd. Many, who were not thieves, were yet careless in their duty, and by their neglect the flock was much hurt. Bad principle…

1. Here he explains the second clause of the parable: he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep (John 10:1…