Because he is a hireling (οτ μισθωτος εστιν). And only that, without the shepherd heart that loves the sheep. Reason given for the…

Because he is a hireling. Because he regards only his wages. He feels no special interest in the flock.

The hireling fleeth.—These words are again an addition to the text and should be omitted, with the great majority of the best auth…

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…

The hireling fleeth. The reason is, because he careth not for the sheep, which means, that his heart is not moved by the scatteri…

The hireling flees, because he is an hireling
And has no propriety in the sheep; had he, he would abide by them, and…

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…