John 10:19

19 Again there arose a division 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 For this reason my Father loves me, because I am laying down my life in order to receive it back again.

18 No one is taking it away from me, but I myself am laying it down. I am authorized to lay it down, and I am authorized to receive it back again. This is the command I received from my Father."

19 Again there arose a division among the Jews because of these words.

20 Many of them said, "He is possessed by a demon and is mad. Why do you listen to him?"

21 Others argued, "That is not the language of a demoniac: and can a demon open blind men's eyes?"