thief - deceiver.
Some by applying this to the devil, neglect the religious systems that attempt, by tradition, to enrich and strengthen the system they are devoted to.

except - with a singular focus.
By missing Christ’s simple exhortation we are weighed down with multiple things to watch for, making Christianity a complicated expectation of works.

steal - to take by stealth.

kill - to kill and offer in sacrifice.

destroy - deprive of, such as reward.