John 10:17-21

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

¹⁸No 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.”

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

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

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