John 10:15-29 in English

¹⁵ even as the Father knoweth me, and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep.

¹⁶ And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and they shall become one flock, one shepherd.

¹⁷ Therefore doth the Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again.

¹⁸ No one taketh it away from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment received I from my Father.

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

²⁰ And many of them said, He hath a demon, and is mad; why hear ye him?

²¹ Others said, These are not the sayings of one possessed with a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?

²² And it was the feast of the dedication at Jerusalem:

²³ it was winter; and Jesus was walking in the temple in Solomon’s porch.

²⁴ The Jews therefore came round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou hold us in suspense? If thou art the Christ, tell us plainly.

²⁵ Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believe not: the works that I do in my Father’s name, these bear witness of me.

²⁶ But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep.

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

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

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

¹⁵ just as the Father knows me and I know the Father. I lay down my life for the sheep.

¹⁶ I have other sheep that don’t belong to this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So, there will be one flock, with one shepherd.

¹⁷ For this reason the Father sincerely loves me, because I lay down my life, so that I may take it up again.

¹⁸ No one takes it away from me, but I lay it down of my own free will. I have the authority to lay it down, and I have the authority to take it up again. I received this commandment from my Father.”

¹⁹ The Jews were divided again, because of these words.

²⁰ Many of them were saying, “He has a demon and is insane. Why do you listen to Him?”

²¹ Others were saying, “These aren’t the sayings of a demon-possessed person. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?”

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

²³ and Jesus was walking in the temple, in Solomon’s porch.

²⁴ Then the Jews gathered around Him, and asked Him, “How long will You keep us in suspense? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly.”

²⁵ Jesus answered, “I told you, but you don’t believe. The works that I do in my Father’s name testify about me,

²⁶ but you don’t believe, because you aren’t of my sheep.

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

²⁸ I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one is able to snatch them out of my hand.

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

¹⁵ As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.

¹⁶ And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.

¹⁷ Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.

¹⁸ No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.

¹⁹ There was a division therefore again among the Jews for these sayings.

²⁰ And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him?

²¹ Others said, These are not the words of him that hath a devil. Can a devil open the eyes of the blind?

²² And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter.

²³ And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon’s porch.

²⁴ Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly.

²⁵ Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father’s name, they bear witness of me.

²⁶ But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you.

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

²⁸ And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.

²⁹ My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand.

¹⁵ even as the Father knoweth me, and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep.

¹⁶ And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and they shall become one flock, one shepherd.

¹⁷ Therefore doth the Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again.

¹⁸ No one taketh it away from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment received I from my Father.

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

²⁰ And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him?

²¹ Others said, These are not the sayings of one possessed with a devil. Can a devil open the eyes of the blind?

²² And it was the feast of the dedication at Jerusalem: it was winter;

²³ and Jesus was walking in the temple in Solomon’s porch.

²⁴ The Jews therefore came round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou hold us in suspense? If thou art the Christ, tell us plainly.

²⁵ Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believe not: the works that I do in my Father’s name, these bear witness of me.

²⁶ But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep.

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

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

²⁹ My Father, which hath given them unto me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand.

¹⁵ in the same way as my Father knows me and I know my Father. Furthermore, I am ready to sacrifice myself for those who belong to me.

¹⁶ And I have other people who are not Jews who will some day belong to me. They will be like MET sheep from another sheep pen. I must bring them to God/myself also. They will pay attention to what I say, and eventually all those who belong to me will be like one flock, and I will be like MET their one shepherd.

¹⁷ The reason my Father loves me is that I will sacrifice my life. But after I do that, I will become alive again.

¹⁸ No one is causing me to die. Instead, I have chosen to sacrifice myself. I have authority to sacrifice myself and I have authority to become alive again. That is what my Father has commanded me to do.”

¹⁹ After hearing these words that Jesus said, the Jews were divided again.

²⁰ Many of them said, “A demon is controlling him and has caused him to become crazy. ◄It is useless to listen to him!/Why should we listen to him?► RHQ”

²¹ But others said, “What he is saying is not something a man whom a demon is controlling would say. ◄No demon could enable a blind man to see like he did!/ How could a demon enable a blind man to see like he did?► RHQ”

²² Then it was time for the celebration to remember when our ancestors rededicated the Temple in Jerusalem. It was in winter.

²³ Jesus was in the Temple courtyard, walking in the place that people called King Solomon's porch.

²⁴ The Jewish leaders SYN gathered around him and said, “How long will you keep us from knowing for sure if you are the Messiah? If you are the Messiah, tell us clearly!”

²⁵ Jesus answered them, “I have told you that I am the Messiah, but you do not believe me! You should know who I am because of the miracles I do with my Father's authority MTY.

²⁶ But instead, you do not believe in me because you do not belong to me. You are like MET sheep who belong to a different shepherd.

²⁷ Just like sheep heed the voice of their true shepherd MET, my people pay attention to what I say. I know them, and they have become my disciples.

²⁸ I will give them eternal life. No one will separate them from me, not ever. No one shall ever pull them away from belonging to me.

²⁹ Those that my Father has given to me are more precious than anything else (OR, My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than anything that opposes them). So no one can pull them away from belonging to him MTY.

¹⁵ even as the Father knows me, and I know the Father. I lay down my life for the sheep.

¹⁶ I have other sheep which are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will hear my voice. They will become one flock with one shepherd.

¹⁷ Therefore the Father loves me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again.

¹⁸ No one takes it away from me, but I lay it down by myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. I received this commandment from my Father.”

¹⁹ Therefore a division arose again among the Jews because of these words.

²⁰ Many of them said, “He has a demon and is insane! Why do you listen to him?”

²¹ Others said, “These are not the sayings of one possessed by a demon. It isn’t possible for a demon to open the eyes of the blind, is it?”

²² It was the Feast of the Dedication at Jerusalem.

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

²⁴ The Jews therefore came around him and said to him, “How long will you hold us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.”

²⁵ Jesus answered them, “I told you, and you don’t believe. The works that I do in my Father’s name, these testify about me.

²⁶ But you don’t believe, because you are not of my sheep, as I told you.

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

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

²⁹ My Father who has given them to me is greater than all. No one is able to snatch them out of my Father’s hand.

¹⁵ even as the Father knows me, and I know the Father. I lay down my life for the sheep.

¹⁶ I have other sheep which are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will hear my voice. They will become one flock with one shepherd.

¹⁷ Therefore the Father loves me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again.

¹⁸ No one takes it away from me, but I lay it down by myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. I received this commandment from my Father.”

¹⁹ Therefore a division arose again among the Jews because of these words.

²⁰ Many of them said, “He has a demon and is insane! Why do you listen to him?”

²¹ Others said, “These are not the sayings of one possessed by a demon. It isn’t possible for a demon to open the eyes of the blind, is it?”

²² It was the Feast of the Dedication at Jerusalem.

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

²⁴ The Jews therefore came around him and said to him, “How long will you hold us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.”

²⁵ Jesus answered them, “I told you, and you don’t believe. The works that I do in my Father’s name, these testify about me.

²⁶ But you don’t believe, because you are not of my sheep, as I told you.

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

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

²⁹ My Father who has given them to me is greater than all. No one is able to snatch them out of my Father’s hand.

¹⁵ even as the Father knows me, and I know the Father. I lay down my life for the sheep.

¹⁶ I have other sheep which are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will hear my voice. They will become one flock with one shepherd.

¹⁷ Therefore the Father loves me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again.

¹⁸ No one takes it away from me, but I lay it down by myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. I received this commandment from my Father.”

¹⁹ Therefore a division arose again amongst the Jews because of these words.

²⁰ Many of them said, “He has a demon and is insane! Why do you listen to him?”

²¹ Others said, “These are not the sayings of one possessed by a demon. It isn’t possible for a demon to open the eyes of the blind, is it?”

²² It was the Feast of the Dedication at Jerusalem.

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

²⁴ The Jews therefore came around him and said to him, “How long will you hold us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.”

²⁵ Jesus answered them, “I told you, and you don’t believe. The works that I do in my Father’s name, these testify about me.

²⁶ But you don’t believe, because you are not of my sheep, as I told you.

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

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

²⁹ My Father who has given them to me is greater than all. No one is able to snatch them out of my Father’s hand.

¹⁵ Even as the Father has knowledge of me and I of the Father; and I am giving my life for the sheep.

¹⁶ And I have other sheep which are not of this field: I will be their guide in the same way, and they will give ear to my voice, so there will be one flock and one keeper.

¹⁷ For this reason am I loved by the Father, because I give up my life so that I may take it again.

¹⁸ No one takes it away from me; I give it up of myself. I have power to give it up, and I have power to take it again. These orders I have from my Father.

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

²⁰ And a number of them said, He has an evil spirit and is out of his mind; why do you give ear to him?

²¹ Others said, These are not the words of one who has an evil spirit. Is it possible for an evil spirit to make blind people see?

²² Then came the feast of the opening of the Temple in Jerusalem: it was winter;

²³ And Jesus was walking in the Temple, in Solomon's covered way.

²⁴ Then the Jews came round him, saying, how long are you going to keep us in doubt? If you are the Christ, say so clearly.

²⁵ Jesus said in answer, I have said it and you have no belief: the works which I do in my Father's name, these give witness about me.

²⁶ But you have no belief because you are not of my sheep.

²⁷ My sheep give ear to my voice, and I have knowledge of them, and they come after me:

²⁸ And I give them eternal life; they will never come to destruction, and no one will ever take them out of my hand.

²⁹ That which my Father has given to me has more value than all; and no one is able to take anything out of the Father's hand.

¹⁵ as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep.

¹⁶ And I have other sheep which are not of this fold: those also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one flock, one shepherd.

¹⁷ On this account the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it again.

¹⁸ No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have authority to lay it down and I have authority to take it again. I have received this commandment of my Father.

¹⁹ There was a division again among the Jews on account of these words;

²⁰ but many of them said, He has a demon and raves; why do ye hear him?

²¹ Others said, These sayings are not those of one that is possessed by a demon. Can a demon open blind people's eyes?

²² Now the feast of the dedication was celebrating at Jerusalem, and it was winter.

²³ And Jesus walked in the temple in the porch of Solomon.

²⁴ The Jews therefore surrounded him, and said to him, Until when dost thou hold our soul in suspense? If thou art the Christ, say so to us openly.

²⁵ Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye do not believe. The works which I do in my Father's name, these bear witness concerning me:

²⁶ but ye do not believe, for ye are not of my sheep, as I told you.

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

²⁸ and I give them life eternal; and they shall never perish, and no one shall seize them out of my hand.

²⁹ My Father who has given them to me is greater than all, and no one can seize out of the hand of my Father.

¹⁵ As the Father knoweth me, and I know the Father: and I lay down my life for my sheep.

¹⁶ And other sheep I have, that are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice, and there shall be one fold and one shepherd.

¹⁷ Therefore doth the Father love me: because I lay down my life, that I may take it again.

¹⁸ No man taketh it away from me: but I lay it down of myself, and I have power to lay it down: and I have power to take it up again. This commandment have I received of my Father.

¹⁹ A dissension rose again among the Jews for these words.

²⁰ And many of them said: He hath a devil, and is mad: why hear you him?

²¹ Others said: These are not the words of one that hath a devil: Can a devil open the eyes of the blind?

²² And it was the feast of the dedication at Jerusalem: and it was winter.

²³ And Jesus walked in the temple, in Solomon’s porch.

²⁴ The Jews therefore came round about him, and said to him: How long dost thou hold our souls in suspense? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly.

²⁵ Jesus answered them: I speak to you, and you believe not: the works that I do in the name of my Father, they give testimony of me.

²⁶ But you do not believe, because you are not of my sheep.

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

²⁸ And I give them life everlasting; and they shall not perish for ever, and no man shall pluck them out of my hand.

²⁹ That which my Father hath given me, is greater than all: and no one can snatch them out of the hand of my Father.

¹⁵ Just as the Father knows Me, I also know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep.

¹⁶ And other sheep I have which are not of this fold; those also I must bring, and they will hear My voice; and there shall be one flock and one shepherd.

¹⁷ “For this reason My Father loves Me, because I lay down My life that I may take it up again.

¹⁸ No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of Myself. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This command I have received from My Father.”

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

²⁰ And many of them said, “He has a demon and is raving mad. Why do you listen to Him?”

²¹ Others said, “These are not the words of one being demon-possessed. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?”

²² Now it was the Feast of Dedication in Jerusalem, and it was winter.

²³ And Jesus was walking in the temple, in Solomon's porch.

²⁴ Then the Jews encircled Him and said to Him, “How long will You keep us in suspense? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly.”

²⁵ Jesus answered them, “I told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in My Father's name, these things testify about Me.

²⁶ But you do not believe, because you are not of My sheep, just as I said to you.

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

²⁸ And I give to them eternal life, and they shall never perish; and no one will snatch them out of My hand.

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

¹⁵ Just as the Father knows me, I also know the Father, and I lay down my life on behalf of the sheep.

¹⁶ I also have other sheep, that are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice; and there will be one flock, one shepherd.

¹⁷ “Because of this the Father loves me, in that I lay down my life so that I may take it up again.

¹⁸ No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This command I have received from my Father.”

¹⁹ Therefore there was another division among the Jews because of these words.

²⁰ Many of them were saying: “He has a demon and is raving mad. Why do you listen to him?”

²¹ Others were saying: “These are not the sayings of someone who is demonized. A demon cannot open blind people's eyes, can it?”

²² Now it was the Feast of Dedication in Jerusalem; and it was winter.

²³ And Jesus was walking about in the temple, in Solomon's porch.

²⁴ Then the Jews surrounded Him and said to Him: “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.”

²⁵ Jesus answered them: “I did tell you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father's name—these testify concerning me.

²⁶ But you do not believe because you are not among my sheep, just like I told you.

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

²⁸ And I give them eternal life, and they will never ever be wasted; and no one will snatch them out of my hand.

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

¹⁵ just as the Father knows me and I know him. I lay down my life for the sheep.

¹⁶ I have other sheep that are not in this sheepfold. I must bring them too. They will listen to my voice and there will be one flock with one shepherd.

¹⁷ This is why the Father loves me, because I lay down my life so I may take it up again.

¹⁸ No one takes it from me; I choose to lay it down. I have the right to give it up, and I have the right to take it back. This is the command my Father gave me.”

¹⁹ The Jews were again divided in their opinion about Jesus over these words.

²⁰ Many of them said, “He's demon-possessed! He's mad! Why are you listening to him?”

²¹ Others said, “These aren't the words of someone who's demon-possessed. Besides, a demon can't open eyes that are blind.”

²² It was winter, and the time of the Festival of Dedication in Jerusalem.

²³ Jesus was walking in the Temple through Solomon's porch. The Jews surrounded him, asking,

²⁴ “How long are you going to keep us hanging in suspense? If you are the Messiah then tell us plainly!”

²⁵ Jesus replied, “I already told you but you refuse to believe it. The miracles I do in my Father's name prove who I am.

²⁶ You don't believe me because you are not my sheep.

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

²⁸ I give them eternal life; they shall never be lost, and no one can snatch them from me.

²⁹ My Father who gave them to me is greater than anyone else; no one can snatch them from him.

¹⁵ As the Father knoweth me, so know I the Father: and I lay downe my life for my sheepe.

¹⁶ Other sheepe I haue also, which are not of this folde: them also must I bring, and they shall heare my voyce: and there shalbe one sheepefolde, and one shepheard.

¹⁷ Therefore doeth my Father loue me, because I lay downe my life, that I might take it againe.

¹⁸ No man taketh it from me, but I lay it downe of my selfe: I haue power to lay it downe, and haue power to take it againe: this commandement haue I receiued of my Father.

¹⁹ Then there was a dissension againe among the Iewes for these sayings,

²⁰ And many of them sayd, He hath a deuill, and is mad: why heare ye him?

²¹ Other sayd, These are not the wordes of him that hath a deuill: can the deuill open the eyes of the blinde?

²² And it was at Hierusalem the feast of the Dedication, and it was winter.

²³ And Iesus walked in the Temple, in Salomons porche.

²⁴ Then came the Iewes round about him, and sayd vnto him, Howe long doest thou make vs dout? If thou be that Christ, tell vs plainely.

²⁵ Iesus answered them, I tolde you, and ye beleeue not: the workes that I doe in my Fathers Name, they beare witnes of me.

²⁶ But ye beleeue not: for ye are not of my sheepe, as I sayd vnto you.

²⁷ My sheepe heare my voyce, and I knowe them, and they follow me,

²⁸ And I giue vnto them eternall life, and they shall neuer perish, neither shall any plucke them out of mine hand.

²⁹ My Father which gaue them me, is greater then all, and none is able to take them out of my Fathers hand.

¹⁵ As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.

¹⁶ And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.

¹⁷ Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.

¹⁸ No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.

¹⁹ There was a division therefore again among the Jews for these sayings.

²⁰ And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him?

²¹ Others said, These are not the words of him that hath a devil. Can a devil open the eyes of the blind?

²² And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter.

²³ And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon’s porch.

²⁴ Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly.

²⁵ Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believe not: the works that I do in my Father’s name, they bear witness of me.

²⁶ But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you.

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

²⁸ and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.

²⁹ My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand.

¹⁵ even as the Father knoweth me, and I know the Father; and I give my life for the sheep.

¹⁶ And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold; them also I must bring; and they will hear my voice, and there will be one flock, one shepherd.

¹⁷ On this account the Father loveth me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again.

¹⁸ No one taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it again; this charge I received from my Father.

¹⁹ Again there arose a division among the Jews on account of these words.

²⁰ Many of them said, He hath a demon, and is mad; why do ye hear him?

²¹ Others said, These are not the words of one that hath a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?

²² And the feast of the dedication came at Jerusalem. It was winter;

²³ and Jesus was walking in the temple, in Solomon's porch.

²⁴ Then came the Jews around him, and said to him, How long dost thou hold our minds in suspense? If thou art the Christ, tell us plainly.

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

²⁶ But ye do not believe, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said to you.

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

²⁸ and I give them everlasting life; and they shall never perish, nor shall any one tear them out of my hand.

²⁹ That which my Father hath given me is greater than all; and no one is able to tear them out of the Father's hand.

¹⁵ Just as the Father knows me and I know the Father — and I lay down my life for the sheep.

¹⁶ I have other sheep besides, which do not belong to this fold; I must lead them also, and they will listen to my voice; and they will become one flock under one shepherd.

¹⁷ This is why the Father loves me, because I lay down my life — to receive it again.

¹⁸ No one took it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to receive it again. This is the command which I received from my Father.”

¹⁹ In consequence of these words a difference of opinion again arose amongst the people.

²⁰ Many of them said, “He is possessed by a demon and is mad; why do you listen to him?”

²¹ Others said, “This is not the teaching of one who is possessed by a demon. Can a demon give sight to the blind?”

²² Soon after this the Festival of the Rededication was held at Jerusalem.

²³ It was winter; and Jesus was walking in the Temple Courts, in the Colonnade of Solomon,

²⁴ when the people gathered around him, and said, “How long are you going to keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us so frankly.”

²⁵ “I have told you so,” replied Jesus, “and you do not believe me. The work that I am doing in my Father's name bears testimony to me.

²⁶ But you do not believe me, because you are not of my flock.

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

²⁸ and I give them eternal life, and they will not be lost; nor will anyone snatch them out of my hands.

²⁹ What my Father has entrusted to me is more than all else; and no one can snatch anything out of the Father's hands.

¹⁵ Just as the Father knows me and I know the Father — and I lay down my life for the sheep.

¹⁶ I have other sheep besides, which do not belong to this fold; I must lead them also, and they will listen to my voice; and they will become one flock under one shepherd.

¹⁷ This is why the Father loves me, because I lay down my life — to receive it again.

¹⁸ No one took it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to receive it again. This is the command which I received from my Father.”

¹⁹ In consequence of these words a difference of opinion again arose among the people.

²⁰ Many of them said, “He is possessed by a demon and is mad; why do you listen to him?”

²¹ Others said, “This is not the teaching of one who is possessed by a demon. Can a demon give sight to the blind?”

²² Soon after this the Festival of the Rededication was held at Jerusalem.

²³ It was winter; and Jesus was walking in the Temple Courts, in the Colonnade of Solomon,

²⁴ when the people gathered around him, and said, “How long are you going to keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us so frankly.”

²⁵ “I have told you so,” replied Jesus, “and you do not believe me. The work that I am doing in my Father's name bears testimony to me.

²⁶ But you do not believe me, because you are not of my flock.

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

²⁸ and I give them eternal life, and they will not be lost; nor will anyone snatch them out of my hands.

²⁹ What my Father has entrusted to me is more than all else; and no one can snatch anything out of the Father's hands.

¹⁵ even as Abba ·Father familiar, Dear Dad· knows me, and I know Abba Father. I lay down my life for the sheep.

¹⁶ I have other sheep, which are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will hear my voice. They will become one flock with one shepherd.

¹⁷ For this reason haAbba ·the Father· has agapao ·total devotion love· unto me, because I lay down my life so that I may take it again.

¹⁸ No one takes it away from me, but I lay it down by myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. I received this commandment from 'Avi ·my Father·.”

¹⁹ Therefore a division arose again among the Jews Praisers because of these words.

²⁰ Many of them said, “He has a demon, and is insane! Why do you listen to him?”

²¹ Others said, “These are not the sayings of one possessed by a demon. It is not possible for a demon to open the eyes of the blind, is it?”

²² Then came the Festival of Chanukah ·Dedication· at Jerusalem City of peace. (This occurs in the ninth month 25th day to tenth month 2nd day).

²³ It was winter, and Yeshua Salvation was walking in the temple, in Solomon Peaceable, Recompense’s portico (where one can see the four giant menorahs).

²⁴ The Jews Praisers therefore came around him and said to him, “How long will you hold us in suspense? If you are the Messiah Anointed one, tell us plainly.”

²⁵ Yeshua Salvation answered them, “I told you, and you don’t believe. The works that I do in 'Avi ·my Father·’s name, these testify about me.

²⁶ But you don’t believe, because you are not of my sheep, as I told you.

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

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

²⁹ 'Avi My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all. No one is able to snatch them out of 'Avi ·my Father·’s hand.

¹⁵ As my father knoweth me: even so knowe I my father. And I geve my lyfe for the shepe:

¹⁶ and other shepe I have which are not of this folde. Them also must I bringe that they maye heare my voyce and that ther maye be one flocke and one shepeherde.

¹⁷ Therfore doth my father love me because I put my lyfe from me that I myght take it agayne.

¹⁸ No man taketh it from me: but I put it awaye of my selfe. I have power to put it from me and have power to take it agayne: This commaundment have I receaved of my father.

¹⁹ And ther was a dissencion agayne amonge the Iewes for these sayinges

²⁰ and many of them sayd. He hath the devyll and is mad: why heare ye him?

²¹ Other sayde these are not the wordes of him that hath the devyll. Can the devyll open the eyes of the blynde?

²² And it was at Ierusalem the feaste of the dedicacion and it was wynter:

²³ and Iesus walked in Salomons porche.

²⁴ Then came the Iewes rounde aboute him and sayde vnto him: How longe dost thou make vs doute? Yf thou be Christ tell vs playnly.

²⁵ Iesus answered them: I tolde you and ye beleve not. The workes that I do in my fathers name they beare witnes of me.

²⁶ But ye beleve not because ye are not of my shepe. As I sayde vnto you:

²⁷ my shepe heare my voyce and I knowe them and they folowe me and

²⁸ I geve vnto the eternall lyfe and they shall never perisshe nether shall eny man plucke the oute of my honde.

²⁹ My father which gave the me is greatter then all and no man is able to take them out of my fathers honde.

¹⁵ The Father knows me, and I know the Father, and I lay down my life for the sheep.

¹⁶ I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also, and they will hear my voice so that there will be one flock and one shepherd.

¹⁷ This is why the Father loves me: I lay down my life so that I may take it again.

¹⁸ No one takes it away from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. I have received this command from my Father.”

¹⁹ A division again occurred among the Jews because of these words.

²⁰ Many of them said, “He has a demon and is insane. Why do you listen to him?”

²¹ Others said, “These are not the words of a demon-possessed man. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?”

²² Then it was time for the Festival of the Dedication in Jerusalem.

²³ It was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple in the porch of Solomon.

²⁴ Then the Jews surrounded him and said to him, “How long will you hold us doubting? If you are the Christ, tell us openly.”

²⁵ Jesus replied to them, “I told you, but you do not believe. The works that I do in the name of my Father, these testify concerning me.

²⁶ Yet you do not believe because you are not my sheep.

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

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

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

¹⁵ even as the Father knows me, and I know the Father. I lay down my life for the sheep.

¹⁶ I have other sheep which are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will hear my voice. They will become one flock with one shepherd.

¹⁷ Therefore the Father loves me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again.

¹⁸ No one takes it away from me, but I lay it down by myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. I received this commandment from my Father.”

¹⁹ Therefore a division arose again among the Jews because of these words.

²⁰ Many of them said, “He has a demon and is insane! Why do you listen to him?”

²¹ Others said, “These are not the sayings of one possessed by a demon. It isn’t possible for a demon to open the eyes of the blind, is it?”

²² It was the Feast of the Dedication at Jerusalem.

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

²⁴ The Jews therefore came around him and said to him, “How long will you hold us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.”

²⁵ Jesus answered them, “I told you, and you don’t believe. The works that I do in my Father’s name, these testify about me.

²⁶ But you don’t believe, because you are not of my sheep, as I told you.

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

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

²⁹ My Father who has given them to me is greater than all. No one is able to snatch them out of my Father’s hand.

¹⁵ even as the Father knows me, and I know the Father. I lay down my life for the sheep.

¹⁶ I have other sheep which are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will hear my voice. They will become one flock with one shepherd.

¹⁷ Therefore the Father loves me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again.

¹⁸ No one takes it away from me, but I lay it down by myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. I received this commandment from my Father.”

¹⁹ Therefore a division arose again amongst the Jews because of these words.

²⁰ Many of them said, “He has a demon and is insane! Why do you listen to him?”

²¹ Others said, “These are not the sayings of one possessed by a demon. It isn’t possible for a demon to open the eyes of the blind, is it?”

²² It was the Feast of the Dedication at Jerusalem.

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

²⁴ The Jews therefore came around him and said to him, “How long will you hold us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.”

²⁵ Jesus answered them, “I told you, and you don’t believe. The works that I do in my Father’s name, these testify about me.

²⁶ But you don’t believe, because you are not of my sheep, as I told you.

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

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

²⁹ My Father who has given them to me is greater than all. No one is able to snatch them out of my Father’s hand.

¹⁵ As the Father knoweth me, even so I know the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.

¹⁶ And other sheep I have which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.

¹⁷ Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again.

¹⁸ No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received from my Father.

¹⁹ There was a division therefore again among the Jews for these sayings.

²⁰ And many of them said, He hath a demon, and is insane; why hear ye him?

²¹ Others said, These are not the words of him that hath a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?

²² And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter.

²³ And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon's porch.

²⁴ Then came the Jews around him, and said to him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou art the Christ, tell us plainly.

²⁵ Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I did in my Father's name, they testify concerning me.

²⁶ But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said to you.

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

²⁸ And I give to them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any pluck them out of my hand.

²⁹ My Father, who gave them to me, is greater than all; and none is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand.

¹⁵ even as the Father knows me, and I know the Father. I lay down my life for the sheep.

¹⁶ I have other sheep which are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will hear my voice. They will become one flock with one shepherd.

¹⁷ Therefore the Father loves me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again.

¹⁸ No one takes it away from me, but I lay it down by myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. I received this commandment from my Father.”

¹⁹ Therefore a division arose again among the Judeans because of these words.

²⁰ Many of them said, “He has a demon and is insane! Why do you listen to him?”

²¹ Others said, “These are not the sayings of one possessed by a demon. It isn’t possible for a demon to open the eyes of the blind, is it?”

²² It was the Feast of Hanukkah at Jerusalem.

²³ It was winter, and Yeshua was walking in the temple, in Solomon’s porch.

²⁴ The Judeans therefore came around him and said to him, “How long will you hold us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.”

²⁵ Yeshua answered them, “I told you, and you don’t believe. The works that I do in my Father’s name, these testify about me.

²⁶ But you don’t believe, because you are not of my sheep, as I told you.

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

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

²⁹ My Father who has given them to me is greater than all. No one is able to snatch them out of my Father’s hand.

¹⁵ even as the Father knows me, and I know the Father. I lay down my life for the sheep.

¹⁶ I have other sheep which are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will hear my voice. They will become one flock with one shepherd.

¹⁷ Therefore the Father loves me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again.

¹⁸ No one takes it away from me, but I lay it down by myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. I received this commandment from my Father.”

¹⁹ Therefore a division arose again amongst the Judeans because of these words.

²⁰ Many of them said, “He has a demon and is insane! Why do you listen to him?”

²¹ Others said, “These are not the sayings of one possessed by a demon. It isn’t possible for a demon to open the eyes of the blind, is it?”

²² It was the Feast of Hanukkah at Jerusalem.

²³ It was winter, and Yeshua was walking in the temple, in Solomon’s porch.

²⁴ The Judeans therefore came around him and said to him, “How long will you hold us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.”

²⁵ Yeshua answered them, “I told you, and you don’t believe. The works that I do in my Father’s name, these testify about me.

²⁶ But you don’t believe, because you are not of my sheep, as I told you.

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

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

²⁹ My Father who has given them to me is greater than all. No one is able to snatch them out of my Father’s hand.

¹⁵ As the Father hath known me, I know the Father; and I put my life for my sheep.

¹⁶ I have other sheep, that be not of this fold, and it behooveth me to bring them together, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be made one fold and one shepherd.

¹⁷ Therefore the Father loveth me, for I put my life, that again I take it.

¹⁸ No man taketh it from me, but I put it of myself. I have power to put it, and I have power to take it again. This commandment I have taken of my Father.

¹⁹ Again dissension was made among the Jews for these words.

²⁰ And many of them said, He hath a devil, and maddeth, or waxeth mad; what hear ye him?

²¹ Other men said, These words be not of a man that hath a devil. Whether the devil or a devil may open the eyes of blind men?

²² But the feasts of hallowing of the temple were made in Jerusalem, and it was winter.

²³ And Jesus walked in the temple, in the porch of Solomon.

²⁴ Therefore the Jews came about him, and said to him, How long takest thou away our soul? if thou art Christ, say thou to us openly or plainly.

²⁵ Jesus answered to them, I speak to you, and ye believe not; the works that I do in the name of my Father, bear witnessing of me.

²⁶ But ye believe not, for ye be not of my sheep.

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

²⁸ And I give to them everlasting life, and they shall not perish without end, and none shall ravish them out of mine hand.

²⁹ That thing that my Father gave to me, is more than all things; and no man may ravish from my Father’s hand.

¹⁵ As the Father hath known me, I know the Father; and I put (forth or lay down) my life for my sheep.

¹⁶ I have other sheep, that be not of this fold, and it behooveth me to bring them together, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be made one fold and one shepherd.

¹⁷ Therefore the Father loveth me, for I put (forth) my life, that again I take it. (And so the Father loveth me, for I lay down my life, so that I can receive it back again.)

¹⁸ No man taketh it from me, but I put it of myself. I have power to put it, and I have power to take it again. This commandment I have taken of my Father. (No one taketh it from me, but I lay it down by myself. I have the power to put it forth, and I have the power to receive it back again. This commandment I have received from my Father.)

¹⁹ Again dissension was made among the Jews for these words.

²⁰ And many of them said, He hath a devil, and maddeth, or waxeth mad; what hear ye him? (or why listen to him?)

²¹ Other men said, These words be not of a man that hath a devil. Whether the devil may open the eyes of blind men? or Whether a devil may open the eyes of blind men?

²² But the feasts of (the) hallowing of the temple (or the Feast or the Festival of Dedication) were made in Jerusalem, and it was winter.

²³ And Jesus walked in the temple, in (or on) the porch of Solomon.

²⁴ Therefore the Jews came about him, and said to him, How long takest thou away our soul? if thou art Christ (or if thou art the Messiah), say thou to us openly or plainly.

²⁵ Jesus answered to them, I speak to you, and ye believe not; the works that I do in the name of my Father, bear witnessing of me (or testify about me).

²⁶ But ye believe not, for ye be not of my sheep.

²⁷ My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they (pur)sue me (or and they follow me).

²⁸ And I give to them everlasting life, and they shall not perish into without end, and none shall ravish them out of mine hand. (And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish, and no one shall snatch them out of my hand.)

²⁹ That thing that my Father gave to me, is more than all things; and no man may ravish (them), (or can snatch them), from my Father’s hand.

¹⁵ As the fadir hath knowun me, Y knowe the fadir; and Y putte my lijf for my scheep.

¹⁶ Y haue othere scheep, that ben not of this foolde, and it bihoueth me to brynge hem togidir, and thei schulen here my vois; and it schal be maad o foolde and o scheepherde.

¹⁷ Therfor the fadir loueth me, for Y putte my lijf, that eftsoone Y take it.

¹⁸ No man takith it fro me, but Y putte it of my silf. Y haue power to putte it, and Y haue power to take it ayen. This maundement Y haue takun of my fadir.

¹⁹ Eft dissencioun was maad among the Jewis for these wordis.

²⁰ And many of hem seiden, He hath a deuel, and maddith; what heren ye hym?

²¹ Othere men seiden, These wordis ben not of a man that hath a feend. Whether the deuel may opene the iyen of blynde men?

²² But the feestis of halewyng of the temple weren maad in Jerusalem, and it was wyntir.

²³ And Jhesus walkide in the temple, in the porche of Salomon.

²⁴ Therfor the Jewis camen aboute hym, and seiden to hym, Hou long takist thou awei oure soule? if thou art Crist, seie thou to vs opynli.

²⁵ Jhesus answerde to hem, Y speke to you, and ye bileuen not; the werkis that Y do in the name of my fadir, beren witnessyng of me.

²⁶ But ye bileuen not, for ye ben not of my scheep.

²⁷ My scheep heren my vois, and Y knowe hem, and thei suen me.

²⁸ And Y yyue to hem euerelastynge lijf, and thei schulen not perische with outen ende, and noon schal rauysche hem fro myn hoond.

²⁹ That thing that my fadir yaf to me, is more than alle thingis; and no man may rauysche fro my fadris hoond.

¹⁵ according as the Father doth know me, and I know the Father, and my life I lay down for the sheep,

¹⁶ and other sheep I have that are not of this fold, these also it behoveth me to bring, and my voice they will hear, and there shall become one flock — one shepherd.

¹⁷ 'Because of this doth the Father love me, because I lay down my life, that again I may take it;

¹⁸ no one doth take it from me, but I lay it down of myself; authority I have to lay it down, and authority I have again to take it; this command I received from my Father.'

¹⁹ Therefore, again, there came a division among the Jews, because of these words,

²⁰ and many of them said, 'He hath a demon, and is mad, why do ye hear him?'

²¹ others said, 'These sayings are not those of a demoniac; is a demon able blind men's eyes to open?'

²² And the dedication in Jerusalem came, and it was winter,

²³ and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the porch of Solomon,

²⁴ the Jews, therefore, came round about him, and said to him, 'Till when our soul dost thou hold in suspense? if thou art the Christ, tell us freely.'

²⁵ Jesus answered them, 'I told you, and ye do not believe; the works that I do in the name of my Father, these testify concerning me;

²⁶ but ye do not believe, for ye are not of my sheep,

²⁷ according as I said to you: My sheep my voice do hear, and I know them, and they follow me,

²⁸ and life age-during I give to them, and they shall not perish — to the age, and no one shall pluck them out of my hand;

²⁹ my Father, who hath given to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to pluck out of the hand of my Father;