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…

King James Version

"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, King James Version

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John 10 — Context

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Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep.

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All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them.

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I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.

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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.

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I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.

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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.

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The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep.

John 10:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 10:10 say?
John 10:10 in the King James Version reads: “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.”
Where is John 10:10 in the Bible?
John 10:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 10, verse 10.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 10:10.
What translation should I read John 10:10 in?
John 10:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 10:10?
John 10:10 reads (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.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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