21. But others said, “A man who is crazy with a demon does not say things like this. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?”
22. The time came for the Feast of Dedication at Jerusalem. This was during the winter.
23. Jesus was walking in the Temple in Solomon’s Porch.
24. The Jews gathered around him and said, “How long will you make us wonder about you? If you are the Christ, then tell us plainly.”
25. Jesus answered, “I told you already, but you did not believe. I do miracles in my Father’s name. Those miracles show who I am.
26. But you don’t believe because you are not 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 die. And no person can steal them out of my hand.
29. My Father gave my sheep to me. He is greater than all, and no person can steal my sheep out of my Father’s hand.
30. The Father and I are one.”
31. Again the Jews picked up stones to kill Jesus.
32. But Jesus said to them, “I have done many good works from the Father. Which of these good works are you killing me for?”
33. The Jews answered, “We are not killing you for any good work you did. But you say things that are against God. You are only a man, but you say you are the same as God!”
34. Jesus answered, “It is written in your law that God said, ‘I have said you are gods!’