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Bible verse
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.”
What it means
There is a thief whose whole aim is to rob, ruin, and destroy what God made good. Against him Jesus sets his own purpose: he came so we might truly live, and live to the full. This abundant life is not ease or wealth but the rich, unbreakable life of God given to his sheep. Christ lays down his own life to secure it, so that what the enemy meant to steal is returned to us pressed down and overflowing in him.
John 10:10 at a glance
| Reference | John 10:10 |
|---|---|
| Book | John |
| Chapter to read it in | John 10 |
| Topic | eternal life |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Scripture explains Scripture. These passages are linked to this one most often by readers.
- Luke 19:10
- John 6:51
- John 12:47
- John 3:17
- John 6:33
- 1 Timothy 1:15
- Matthew 20:28
- John 10:1
- Hebrews 7:25
- Ezekiel 34:2-4
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find John 10:10?
It is in John, in John 10. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with John 10:10?
Readers most often set it beside Luke 19:10, John 6:51, John 12:47, John 3:17. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray John 10:10?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Christ, you love the people of John 10:10 more than we can. We bring you John 10:10, eternal life. Let your Body in that place love one another and be one. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Three small things you can do this week.
- Read all of John 10 today, not only the one verse.
- Write John 10:10 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
