John 10:19

19 There was another division among the Jews because of Jesus' 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 "This is why the Father loves me: I give up my life so that I can take it up again.

18 No one takes it from me, but I give it up because I want to. I have the right to give it up, and I have the right to take it up again. I received this commandment from my Father."

19 There was another division among the Jews because of Jesus' words.

20 Many of them said, "He has a demon and has lost his mind. Why listen to him?"

21 Others said, "These aren't the words of someone who has a demon. Can a demon heal the eyes of people who are blind?"