John 10:19

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

John 10:19 Meaning and Commentary

John 10:19

There was a division therefore again among the Jews
As there had been before; see ( John 7:12 ) ( 9:16 ) .

For these sayings;
concerning his being the good shepherd, and laying down his life for the sheep, and having both a power to lay it down, and take it up again.

John 10:19 In-Context

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

18 No man takes 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 I have received of my Father.

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

20 And many of them said, He has a demon and is beside himself; why do ye hear him?

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