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So I give my life for my sheep.
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I also have other sheep that are not from this pen. I must lead them. They, too, will respond to my voice. So they will be one flock with one shepherd.
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The Father loves me because I give my life in order to take it back again.
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No one takes my life from me. I give my life of my own free will. I have the authority to give my life, and I have the authority to take my life back again. This is what my Father ordered me to do."
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The Jews were divided because of what Jesus said.
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Many of them said, "He's possessed by a demon! He's crazy! Why do you listen to him?"
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Others said, "No one talks like this if he's possessed by a demon. Can a demon give sight to the blind?"
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The Festival of the Dedication of the Temple took place in Jerusalem during the winter.
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Jesus was walking on Solomon's porch in the temple courtyard.
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The Jews surrounded him. They asked him, "How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly."
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Jesus answered them, "I've told you, but you don't believe me. The things that I do in my Father's name testify on my behalf.