John
“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
John 10:10 (KJV) speaks to hope in Christ, salvation, and meaninglessness — words set in John, the Gospel of who Jesus is. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.”
Isaiah 9:2“And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.”
Matthew 1:21“The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.”
Matthew 4:16“Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.”
Zechariah 9:9“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
Isaiah 9:6“And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.”
John 6:35
Common questions
What does John 10:10 mean?
In the King James Version, John 10:10 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." The verse speaks to hope in Christ, salvation, and meaninglessness. To read it well, take it in the flow of John 10 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is John 10:10 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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 (KJV), found in John chapter 10.
What are some related Bible verses to John 10:10?
Verses that sit beside John 10:10 include Isaiah 9:2, Matthew 1:21, and Matthew 4:16. Reading them alongside John 10:10 deepens the theme of hope in Christ.
How can I pray with John 10:10?
Read John 10:10 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.