17 For this reason ^bthe Father loves me, because I lay down my life ^cthat I may take it up again. 18 No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This ^dcharge I have received from my Father.”

19 There was again a ^edivision among the Jews because of these words. 20 Many of them said, “He ^fhas a demon, and is ^ginsane; why listen to him?” 21 ^hOthers said, “These are not the words of one who is oppressed by a demon. Can a demon ⁱopen the eyes of the blind?”