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The Heart of a Hireling
Commentators explain that a "hireling" is any spiritual leader motivated by personal gain, comfort, or reputation rather than a self-sacrificial love for the flock. Unlike the Good Shepherd who lays down His life, the hireling's true nature is revealed in times of danger ("when the wolf comes"), as they will abandon the sheep to protect themselves.
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Albert Barnes
On John 10:12
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On John 10:12
He that is a hireling (ο μισθωτος). Old word from μισθοω, to hire (Matthew 20:1) from μισθος (hire, wages,[Reference L…
Charles Ellicott
On John 10:12
19th Century
Bishop
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…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 10:11–13
19th Century
Preacher
I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 10:12
Jesus’ statement about the hired hand indicates the differences between himself and the religious leaders of the day. The main concern of the hired…
John Calvin
On John 10:12
16th Century
Theologian
But the hireling. By hirelings we are to understand those who retain the pure doctrine and who proclaim the truth, as Paul says, …
John Gill
On John 10:12
17th Century
Pastor
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…
Matthew Henry
On John 10:10–18
17th Century
Minister
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…