John 10:10
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King James Version (modern wording)
The thief comes not, but in order 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)
American Standard Version
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.
John 10:10 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it in all its fullness.
John 10:10 (BSB)
Context of John 10:10
This is part of Jesus' teaching about the good shepherd (John 10:1 to 18), which follows his healing of a man born blind in chapter 9. He contrasts a thief, who comes to steal, with himself as the shepherd who comes so the sheep can have life.
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Questions about John 10:10
What does John 10:10 say?
John 10:10 in modern King James wording reads: "The thief comes not, but in order 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 found in the Bible?
John 10:10 is verse 10 of chapter 10 of the book of John, in the New Testament. John has 21 chapters.
What is the context of John 10:10?
This is part of Jesus' teaching about the good shepherd (John 10:1 to 18), which follows his healing of a man born blind in chapter 9. He contrasts a thief, who comes to steal, with himself as the shepherd who comes so the sheep can have life.