24. when the people gathered round him and asked, “How long are you going to keep us in suspense? Tell us the plain truth: are you the Messiah?”
25. Jesus answered, “I have already told you, but you would not believe me. The things I do by my Father's authority speak on my behalf;
26. but you will not believe, for you are not my sheep.
27. My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.