John 10:19-30

19There was again a division among the Jews because of these words.

20Many of them said, "He has a demon, and is insane; why listen to him?"

21Others said, "These are not the words of one who is oppressed by a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?"

22At that time the Feast of Dedication took place at Jerusalem. It was winter,

23and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the colonnade of Solomon.

24So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, "How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly."

25Jesus answered them, "I told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father's name bear witness about me,

26but you do not believe because you are not among my sheep.

27My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.

28I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.

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

30I and the Father are one."