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John 10:21 bbe — Others said, These are not the words of one who has an evil spirit. Is it possible for an evil spirit to make blind peo…

Bible in Basic English

"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?"

— John 10:21, Bible in Basic English

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John 10 — Context

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?

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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;

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And Jesus was walking in the Temple, in Solomon's covered way.

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Then the Jews came round him, saying, how long are you going to keep us in doubt? If you are the Christ, say so clearly.

John 10:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 10:21 say?
John 10:21 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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?”
Where is John 10:21 in the Bible?
John 10:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 10, verse 21.
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 10:21.
What translation should I read John 10:21 in?
John 10:21 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 10:21?
John 10:21 reads (BBE): “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?” 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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