17. For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that 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 charge I have received from my Father.”
19. There was again a division among the Jews because of these words.
20. Many of them said, “He has a demon, and is insane; why listen to him?”
21. Others said, “These are not the words of one who is oppressed by a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?”
22. At that time the Feast of Dedication took place at Jerusalem. It was winter,