John 10:19-30

19A division [of opinion] occurred again among the Jews because of these words [of His].

20Many of them said, “He has a demon and He is mad [insane—He raves and rambles]. Why listen to Him?”

21Others were saying, “These are not the words and thoughts of one possessed by a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?”

22At that time the Feast of Dedication took place at Jerusalem.

23It was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple [area] in Solomon’s portico.

24So the Jews surrounded Him and began saying to Him, “How long are You going to keep us in suspense? If You are [really] the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed), tell us so plainly and openly.”

25Jesus answered them, “I have told you so, yet you do not believe. The works that I do in My Father’s name testify concerning Me [they are My credentials and the evidence declaring who I am].

26But you do not believe Me [so you do not trust and follow Me] because you are not My sheep.

27The sheep that are My own hear My voice and listen to Me; I know them, and they follow Me.

28And I give them eternal life, and they will never, ever [by any means] perish; and no one will ever snatch them out of My hand.

29My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater and mightier than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand.

30I and the Father are One [in essence and nature].”