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John 10:20
And a number of them said, He has an evil spirit and is out of his mind; why do you give ear to him?
John 10:20 · Bible in Basic English
John 10:20 in other translations
And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him?
Many of them said, “He is demon-possessed and insane. Why would you listen to Him?”
Many of them said, “He has a demon and is insane! Why do you listen to him?”
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In context
17 For this reason am I loved by the Father, because I give up my life so that I may take it again.
18 No one takes it away from me; I give it up of myself. I have power to give it up, and I have power to take it again. These orders I have from my Father.
19 There was a division again among the Jews because of these words.
20 And a number of them said, He has an evil spirit and is out of his mind; why do you give ear to him?
21 Others said, These are not the words of one who has an evil spirit. Is it possible for an evil spirit to make blind people see?
22 Then came the feast of the opening of the Temple in Jerusalem: it was winter;
23 And Jesus was walking in the Temple, in Solomon's covered way.
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