John 10:13
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
The hireling flees, because he is an hireling, and cares not for the sheep.
American King James Version (AKJV)
The hireling flees, because he is an hireling, and cares not for the sheep.
American Standard Version (ASV)
he fleeth because he is a hireling, and careth not for the sheep.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
Because he is a servant he has no interest in the sheep.
Webster's Revision
The hireling fleeth, because he is a hireling, and careth not for the sheep.
World English Bible
The hired hand flees because he is a hired hand, and doesn't care for the sheep.
English Revised Version (ERV)
he fleeth because he is a hireling, and careth not for the sheep.
Definitions for John 10:13
Barnes's John 10:13 Bible Commentary
Because he is a hireling - Because he regards only his wages. He feels no special interest in the flock.
Wesley's John 10:13 Bible Commentary
10:13 The hireling fleeth because he is a hireling - Because he loves the hire, not the sheep.