Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 10:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 10:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 10:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, the person who is just hired to take care of the sheep runs away when there's danger because they don't really care about the sheep. This means they are not like a good shepherd who loves and protects the sheep no matter what.

John 10:13: The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 34:2

This verse contradicts John 10:13 by emphasizing the responsibility of shepherds to care for their flock, criticizing those who neglect such duties.

Ezekiel 34:2: Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD unto the shepherds; Woe [be] to the shepherds of Israel that do feed themselves! should not the shepherds feed the flocks?

Contradiction with Philippians 2:4

This verse contradicts John 10:13 by urging individuals to look out for the interests of others, contrasting the hireling's lack of care for the sheep.

Philippians 2:4: Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:2

This verse contradicts John 10:13 by instructing leaders to tend to their flock willingly, not out of compulsion or for dishonest gain, unlike the hireling.

1 Peter 5:2: Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight [thereof], not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; [which...: or, as much as in you is]

Contradiction with Matthew 20:28

This verse contradicts John 10:13 by presenting the model of service portrayed by Jesus, who came to minister and care for others, unlike the hireling who flees.

Matthew 20:28: Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:11

This verse contradicts John 10:13 by depicting God's role as a caring shepherd who gathers and gently leads his sheep, unlike the hireling.

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 John 13:34

This verse contradicts John 10:13 by commanding to love one another as Jesus loved, contrasting the hireling's lack of love and care for the sheep.

John 13:34: A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.

Contradiction with James 2:15-16

This verse contradicts John 10:13 by highlighting the importance of providing for others in need, unlike the hireling who shows no concern for the sheep.

James 2:15-16: If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,

Contradiction with Galatians 6:2

This verse contradicts John 10:13 by emphasizing the importance of bearing one another's burdens, which contrasts with the hireling's neglect.

Galatians 6:2: Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:23

This verse contradicts John 10:13 by urging individuals to know the state of their flocks and attend to them carefully, contrary to the hireling's behavior.

Proverbs 27:23: Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, [and] look well to thy herds. [look...: Heb. set thy heart]
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