John 10:10
The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The thief cometh not, but that he may steal, and kill, and destroy: I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.
What this verse means
Jesus contrasts His mission with everything that steals: He came to give abundant life.
A short prayer
Lord, I receive Your gift of life — full, abundant, and meant to be lived today.
Read in context — John 10
8All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them.
9I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.
10The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
11I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.
12But 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.
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