21. But others said, “These aren’t the words of someone controlled by a demon. A demon cannot heal the eyes of a blind man.”
22. It was winter, and the time came for the Festival of Dedication at Jerusalem.
23. Jesus was in the Temple area at Solomon’s Porch.
24. The Jewish leaders gathered around him. They said, “How long will you make us wonder about you? If you are the Messiah, then tell us clearly.”
25. Jesus answered, “I told you already, but you did not believe. I do miracles in my Father’s name. These miracles show who I am.
26. But you do not believe, because you are not my sheep.
27. My sheep listen to my voice. I know them, and they follow me.
28. I give my sheep eternal life. They will never die, and no one can take them out of my hand.
29. My Father is the one who gave them to me, and he is greater than all. No one can steal my sheep out of his hand.
30. The Father and I are one.”
31. Again the Jews there picked up stones to kill Jesus.