Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep.
The wolf coming
Bible References
He that
John 10:3
To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice; and his own sheep he calleth by name, and leadeth them out.
1 Timothy 3:3
not given to wine, not a striker, but forbearing, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money;
2 Timothy 4:10
For Demas forsook me, because he loved the present world, and went to Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia.
Titus 1:7
For a bishop must be without reproach, as Gods steward; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, not a striker, not greedy of base gain,
1 Peter 5:2
tend the flock of God which is among you, overseeing it, not by constraint, but willingly; not for base gain, but with ready mind;
2 Peter 2:3
and in covetousness will they with feigned words make merchandise of you; for whom the judgment long ago ordained lingereth not, and their destruction slumbereth not.
The wolf coming
Matthew 7:15
Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheeps clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves.
Matthew 10:16
Lo! I send you forth as sheep into the midst of wolves. Be therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
Acts 20:29
For I know this, that after my departure grievous wolves will enter in among you, not sparing the flock.