John 10:10 · KJV
John 10:10
Life More Abundantly
In John 10:10 Jesus contrasts the thief who "cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy" with Himself: "I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly."
John 10:10 (KJV)
“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.”
What John 10:10 means
Jesus draws a stark contrast between two agendas. The thief's is destruction — to steal, kill, and destroy. His own is life: "I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly."
"Abundantly" points to more than mere survival — a full, overflowing life. Spoken by the Good Shepherd, the verse frames the Christian life not as restriction but as fullness. It is beloved by anyone longing for life that is more than getting by.
Key verse
“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.”
John 10:10 · KJV — Jesus came to give abundant life.
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A prayer from John 10:10
Lord Jesus, You came so that I could have life, and have it abundantly. Guard me from all that steals and destroys, and lead me into the full life You give. Amen.
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What does John 10:10 mean?
In John 10:10 Jesus contrasts the thief who "cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy" with Himself: "I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly."
What is John 10:10 about?
Jesus draws a stark contrast between two agendas. The thief's is destruction — to steal, kill, and destroy. His own is life: "I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly."
What is the key verse in John 10:10?
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.”
Is John 10:10 in the King James Version?
Yes. The full text of John 10:10 on this page is the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain.