24The 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.
25Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believe not: the works that I do in my Father’s name, these bear witness of me.
26But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep.
27My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
28and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, and no one shall snatch them out of my hand.
29My 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.