John 10:17-21

New International Version

¹⁷ The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life^(A)—only to take it up again. ¹⁸ No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord.^(B) I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father.”^(C)

¹⁹ The Jews who heard these words were again divided.^{(D) 20} Many of them said, “He is demon-possessed^(E) and raving mad.^(F) Why listen to him?”

²¹ But others said, “These are not the sayings of a man possessed by a demon.^(G) Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?”^(H)