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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.
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However, you don't believe because you're not my sheep.
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My sheep respond to my voice, and I know who they are. They follow me,
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and I give them eternal life. They will never be lost, and no one will tear them away from me.
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My Father, who gave them to me, is greater than everyone else, and no one can tear them away from my Father.
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The Father and I are one."