17 For this reason the Father loves Me, because I (A)lay down My life so that I may take it back. 18 (B)No one has taken it away from Me, but I (C)lay it down on My own. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it back. (D)This commandment I received from My Father.”

19 (E)Dissension occurred again among the Jews because of these words. 20 Many of them were saying, “He (F)has a demon and (G)is insane. Why do you listen to Him?” 21 Others were saying, “These are not the words of one who is (H)demon-possessed. (I)A demon cannot open the eyes of those who are blind, can it?”

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