John 10:20-22
English Standard Version
20 Many of them said, (A)“He has a demon, and (B)is insane; why listen to him?” 21 Others said, “These are not the words of one who is oppressed by a demon. (C)Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?”
I and the Father Are One
22 At that time the Feast of Dedication took place at Jerusalem. It was winter,
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John 10:20-22
New International Version
20 Many of them said, “He is demon-possessed(A) and raving mad.(B) Why listen to him?”
21 But others said, “These are not the sayings of a man possessed by a demon.(C) Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?”(D)
Further Conflict Over Jesus’ Claims
22 Then came the Festival of Dedication[a] at Jerusalem. It was winter,
Footnotes
- John 10:22 That is, Hanukkah
John 10:20-22
New King James Version
20 And many of them said, (A)“He has a demon and is [a]mad. Why do you listen to Him?”
21 Others said, “These are not the words of one who has a demon. (B)Can a demon (C)open the eyes of the blind?”
The Shepherd Knows His Sheep
22 Now it was the Feast of Dedication in Jerusalem, and it was winter.
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- John 10:20 insane
John 10:20-22
New American Standard Bible
20 Many of them were saying, “He (A)has a demon and (B)is insane. Why do you listen to Him?” 21 Others were saying, “These are not the words of one who is (C)demon-possessed. (D)A demon cannot open the eyes of those who are blind, can it?”
Jesus Asserts His Deity
22 At that time the [a]Feast of the Dedication took place in Jerusalem;
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- John 10:22 Now known as Hanukkah, also the Feast of Lights
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