Contradiction with John 10:13
Explain how this verse contradicts with John 10:12.
John 10:13: The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep.
Contradiction with Psalms 23:1
Explain how this verse contradicts with John 10:12.
Psalms 23:1: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.
Contradiction with John 10:11
Explain how this verse contradicts with John 10:12.
John 10:11: I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.
Contradiction with Isaiah 40:11
Explain how this verse contradicts with John 10:12.
Isaiah 40:11: He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry [them] in his bosom, [and] shall gently lead those that are with young. [that...: or, that give suck]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 34:11
Explain how this verse contradicts with John 10:12.
Ezekiel 34:11: For thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I, [even] I, will both search my sheep, and seek them out.
Paradox #1
John 10:12 talks about a hired hand who abandons the sheep when a wolf comes, showing a lack of care compared to the good shepherd. A possible contradiction or conflict is that it contrasts the idea of self-sacrifice with self-preservation. While self-preservation is natural, the verse promotes selflessness, which could be seen as unrealistic for everyone to follow, especially if they are not genuinely invested.