John 10:19-30

19Another sharp division took place among the Jewish people because of these words.

20Many of them were saying, “He is possessed by a demon and has lost his mind! Why do you listen to him?”

21Others said, “These are not the words of someone possessed by a demon. A demon cannot cause the blind to see, can it?”

22Then came the feast of the Dedication in Jerusalem.

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

24The Jewish leaders surrounded him and asked, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.”

25Jesus replied, “I told you and you do not believe. The deeds I do in my Father’s name testify about me.

26But you refuse to believe because you are not my sheep.

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

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

29My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one can snatch them from my Father’s hand.

30The Father and I are one.”