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John 10:20-21 - Compare All Versions

John 10:20-21 NIV (New International Version)

Many of them said, “He is demon-possessed and raving mad. Why listen to him?” But others said, “These are not the sayings of a man possessed by a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?”

John 10:20-21 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

Many of them said, “He has a demon, and is insane; why listen to him?” Others said, “These are not the words of one who is oppressed by a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?”

John 10:20-21 NLT (New Living Translation)

Some said, “He’s demon possessed and out of his mind. Why listen to a man like that?” Others said, “This doesn’t sound like a man possessed by a demon! Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?”

John 10:20-21 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

Many of them were saying, “He has a demon  and he’s crazy. Why do you listen to him? ” Others were saying, “These aren’t the words of someone who is demon-possessed. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind? ”

John 10:20-21 KJV (King James Version)

And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him? Others said, These are not the words of him that hath a devil. Can a devil open the eyes of the blind?

John 10:20-21 NKJV (New King James Version)

And many of them said, “He has a demon and is mad. Why do you listen to Him?” Others said, “These are not the words of one who has a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?”

John 10:19-21 MSG (The Message)

This kind of talk caused another split in the Jewish ranks. A lot of them were saying, “He’s crazy, a maniac—out of his head completely. Why bother listening to him?” But others weren’t so sure: “These aren’t the words of a crazy man. Can a ‘maniac’ open blind eyes?” * * *

John 10:20-21 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

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?”

John 10:20-21 AMP (Amplified Bible)

Many of them said, “He has a demon and He is mad [insane—He raves and rambles]. Why listen to Him?” Others were saying, “These are not the words and thoughts of one possessed by a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?”

John 10:20-21 NET (New English Translation)

Many of them were saying, “He is possessed by a demon and has lost his mind! Why do you listen to him?” Others said, “These are not the words of someone possessed by a demon. A demon cannot cause the blind to see, can it?”