John 10:21
But others said, “These are not the sayings of a man possessed by a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?”
In context
18 No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father.”
19 The Jews who heard these words were again divided. 20 Many of them said, “He is demon-possessed and raving mad. Why listen to him?” 21 But others said, “These are not the sayings of a man possessed by a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?”
22 Then came the Festival of Dedication at Jerusalem. It was winter, 23 and Jesus was in the temple courts walking in Solomon’s Colonnade. 24 The Jews who were there gathered around him, saying, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.”
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- KJV King James Version
— John 10:21 in the KJV
Others said, These are not the words of him that hath a devil. Can a devil open the eyes of the blind?
- ESV English Standard Version
— John 10:21 in the ESV
Others said, “These are not the words of one who is oppressed by a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?”