John 10:17-21

For this reason the Father loves Me, because I lay down My life so that I may take it back.

No one has taken it away from Me, but I lay it down on My own. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it back. This commandment I received from My Father.”

Dissension occurred again among the Jews because of these words.

Many of them were saying, “He has a demon and is insane. Why do you listen to Him?”

Others were saying, “These are not the words of one who is demon-possessed. A demon cannot open the eyes of those who are blind, can it?” Jesus Asserts His Deity