John 10:15-27

New International Version

¹⁵ just as the Father knows me and I know the Father^(A)—and I lay down my life for the sheep.^{(B) 16} I have other sheep^(C) that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock^(D) and one shepherd.^{(E) 17} The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life^(F)—only to take it up again. ¹⁸ No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord.^(G) I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father.”^(H)

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

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

Further Conflict Over Jesus’ Claims

²² Then came the Festival of Dedication^[a] at Jerusalem. It was winter, ²³ and Jesus was in the temple courts walking in Solomon’s Colonnade.^{(N) 24} The Jews^(O) who were there gathered around him, saying, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.”^(P)

²⁵ Jesus answered, “I did tell you,^(Q) but you do not believe. The works I do in my Father’s name testify about me,^{(R) 26} but you do not believe because you are not my sheep.^{(S) 27} My sheep listen to my voice; I know them,^(T) and they follow me.^(U)