John 10:13 cpdv — And the hired hand flees, because he is a hired hand and there is no concern for the sheep within him.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the hired hand flees, because he is a hired hand and there is no concern for the sheep within him. "

— John 10:13, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 10 — Context

10

The thief does not come, except so that he may steal and slaughter and destroy. I have come so that they may have life, and have it more abundantly.

11

I am the good Shepherd. The good Shepherd gives his life for his sheep.

12

But the hired hand, and whoever is not a shepherd, to whom the sheep do not belong, he sees the wolf approaching, and he departs from the sheep and flees. And the wolf ravages and scatters the sheep.

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And the hired hand flees, because he is a hired hand and there is no concern for the sheep within him.

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I am the good Shepherd, and I know my own, and my own know me,

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just as the Father knows me, and I know the Father. And I lay down my life for my sheep.

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And I have other sheep that are not of this fold, and I must lead them. They shall hear my voice, and there shall be one sheepfold and one shepherd.

John 10:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 10:13 say?
John 10:13 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the hired hand flees, because he is a hired hand and there is no concern for the sheep within him. ”
Where is John 10:13 in the Bible?
John 10:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 10, verse 13.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 10:13.
What translation should I read John 10:13 in?
John 10:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 10:13?
John 10:13 reads (CPDV): “And the hired hand flees, because he is a hired hand and there is no concern for the sheep within him. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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