John 10:19

19 The Jews who heard these words were again divided.

John 10:19 in Other Translations

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

19 There was again a division among the Jews because of these words.

19 When he said these things, the people were again divided in their opinions about him.

19 This kind of talk caused another split in the Jewish ranks.

19 Again a division took place among the Jews because of 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 The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life—only to take it up again.

18 No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father.”

19 The Jews who heard these words were again divided.

20 Many of them said, “He is demon-possessed and raving mad. Why listen to him?”

21 But others said, “These are not the sayings of a man possessed by a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?”

Cross References

• 1. S John 6:52; John 7:43; John 9:16