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

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Other Translations for John 10:10

BSB

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.

AKJV

The thief comes 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.

CPDV

The thief does not come, except so that he may steal and slaughter and destroy. I have come so that they may have life, and have it more abundantly.

ERV

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.

NHEB

The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

SMT

The thief comes not, except that he steal, and sacrifice, and destroy: I came that they might have life, and have above measure.

Word Study (Strong’s) for John 10:10

ThethiefG2812Noun Masculine comethG2064Verb notG3756 butG1508ConjunctionfortoG2443Conjunction stealG2813Verb andG2532ConjunctiontokillG2380Verb andG2532ConjunctiontodestroyG622Verb IG1473amcomeG2064Verb thatG2443ConjunctiontheymighthaveG2192Verb lifeG2222Noun Feminine andG2532ConjunctionthattheymighthaveG2192VerbitmoreabundantlyG4053Adjective

Commentary for John 10:10

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of John 10:10

Summary

Jesus contrasts destruction with abundance

Event

Jesus declares purpose

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD