Abundant life

John 10:10 is a verse from the Gospel of John in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It is part of Jesus' discourse on the Good Shepherd, where he contrasts his role with that of a thief who comes only to "steal and kill and destroy." The verse reads: "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly." This statement underscores Jesus' mission to bring eternal life and spiritual fulfillment to believers. In Hebrew, the phrase "I came that they may have life" can be translated as "באתי כדי יחיו" (Bati k'dei yechayu). In Greek, the original language of the New Testament, the verse is written as "ἐγὼ ἦλθον ἵνα ζῶσιν καὶ περισσῶς ζῇσαν" (Ego ēlthon hina zōsin kai perissōs zēisan). The context of this verse is Jesus' teachings on the nature of his ministry and the contrast between his purpose and that of false leaders or deceivers. It emphasizes the abundant life that Jesus offers to his followers, both in quality and eternity.