John 10:20 kjva — And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him?

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him?"

— John 10:20, King James Version with Apocrypha

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John 10 — Context

17

Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.

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No man taketh it 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 have I received of my Father.

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There was a division therefore again among the Jews for these sayings.

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And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him?

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Others said, These are not the words of him that hath a devil. Can a devil open the eyes of the blind?

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And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter.

23

And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon’s porch.

John 10:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 10:20 say?
John 10:20 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him?”
Where is John 10:20 in the Bible?
John 10:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 10, verse 20.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 10:20.
What translation should I read John 10:20 in?
John 10:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 10:20?
John 10:20 reads (KJVA): “And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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