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For this reason am I loved by the Father, because I give up my life so that I may take it again.
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No one takes it away from me; I give it up of myself. I have power to give it up, and I have power to take it again. These orders I have from my Father.
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There was a division again among the Jews because of these words.
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And a number of them said, He has an evil spirit and is out of his mind; why do you give ear to him?
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Others said, These are not the words of one who has an evil spirit. Is it possible for an evil spirit to make blind people see?
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Then came the feast of the opening of the Temple in Jerusalem: it was winter;
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And Jesus was walking in the Temple, in Solomon's covered way.
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Then the Jews came round him, saying, how long are you going to keep us in doubt? If you are the Christ, say so clearly.
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Jesus said in answer, I have said it and you have no belief: the works which I do in my Father's name, these give witness about me.
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But you have no belief because you are not of my sheep.
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My sheep give ear to my voice, and I have knowledge of them, and they come after me: