Download The Bible App Now John 10:10 NLT Share KJV NIV NLT NKJV ESV The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. NLT: New Living Translation Read John 10 Listen to John 10 Ask John 10:10 Questions of Your Own Enter your question: This SEARCH TOOL is hosted and managed by Perplexity.ai  [The blogger is not responsible for the accuracy or validity of any question response provided by the tool. Consult trusted sources to confirm the accuracy of any SEARCH TOOL response] John 10:10 states, "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly." This verse is part of a larger discourse in which Jesus identifies Himself as the Good Shepherd. Here, He contrasts His mission with that of the "thief," which represents forces that seek to harm or undermine the lives of individuals. The imagery of a thief suggests deceit and malice; the thief's intent is to ...