24 aThe Jews then gathered around Him, and were saying to Him, "How long will You keep us in suspense? If You are the Christ, tell us bplainly."

25 Jesus answered them, "aI told you, and you do not believe; bthe works that I do in My Father's name, these testify of Me.

26 "But you do not believe because ayou are not of My sheep.

27 "My sheep ahear My voice, and bI know them, and they follow Me;