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John 10:19

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does John 10:19 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “There arose a division again among the Jews because of these words.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

There arose a division again among the Jews because of these words.
John 10:19 — American Standard Version

Context — John 10

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
16And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice: and they shall become one flock, one shepherd.
17Therefore doth the Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again.
18No one taketh it away from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment received I from my Father.
19There arose a division again among the Jews because of these words.
20And many of them said, He hath a demon, and is mad; why hear ye him?
21Others said, These are not the sayings of one possessed with a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?
22And it was the feast of the dedication at Jerusalem:
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“There was a division therefore again among the Jews, etc.] As there had been before; (see <430712>John 7:12 9:16). For these sayings; concerning his being the good shepherd, and laying down his life for the sheep, and having both a power to lay it down, and take it up again.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“There was a division . . . again among the Jews for these sayings--the light and the darkness revealing themselves with increasing clearness in the separation of the teachable from the obstinately prejudiced. The one saw in Him only "a devil and a madman"; the other revolted at the thought that such words could come from one possessed, and sight be given to the blind by a demoniac; showing clearly that a deeper impression had been made upon them than their words expressed.”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“10:19-21 Jesus divided his audience yet again (see also 6:66-69; 7:43; 9:16), inspiring either opposition or faith. • He’s demon possessed: Cp. 7:20; 8:48-49, 52.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Joh 7:40-43, Joh 9:16; Mat 10:34, Mat 10:35; Luk 12:51-53; Act 14:4, Act 23:7-10; Co1 3:3; Co1 11:18 John 10:20”
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