The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep.
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Gill's Exposition
The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling,.... And has no propriety in the sheep; had he, he would abide by them, and defend them; but because he has not, he will not expose himself to any…
Barnes' Notes
Because he is a hireling - Because he regards only his wages. He feels no special interest in the flock.
It is not certain whether this discourse was at the feast of dedication in the winter (spoken of Joh 10:22), which may be taken as the date, not only of what follows, but of what goes before (that…
Cambridge Bible
The hireling fleeth These words are of still more doubtful authority. Omitting both the doubtful portions the sentence will run (The hireling) leaveth the sheep and fleeth; and the wolf snatcheth them…