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Not from an Orthodox source, but 'speaks' re: "The thief comes not but to kill, steal, destroy."
In Jesus’ Shepherd Discourse in John 10, Jesus contrasts himself with “the thief.” “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life and have it in abundance.” If you hear this verse quoted in a sermon, or see how people use this verse online, you will usually hear that the thief is Satan. But is that what Jesus meant?[A long read, but echoes Orthodox Christian theology. Could spotlight what is taking place today with our so-called 'leaders'.]
Misinterpreting the Thief (John 10:10) - The Good Book Blog - Biola University
https://www.biola.edu/blogs/good-book-blog/2016/misinterpreting-the-thief-john-10-10