The words “steal, kill, and destroy” come from John 10:10, where Jesus contrasts the purpose of a thief with His own purpose:
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)
In this passage Jesus is warning about false shepherds who harm the flock, and the verse is widely understood to describe Satan’s purpose as well, set against the abundant life Jesus offers.
Satan in the Book of Job
Scripture also shows Satan’s activity elsewhere. In the book of Job, Satan appears before God and is permitted to test Job:
One day the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came with them. (Job 1:6)
Satan Described as the Dragon
Revelation names Satan directly as the dragon and deceiver:
And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him. (Revelation 12:9)
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