King James Bible
"Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God?"
Jesus challenges his accusers by highlighting his divine commission—he is consecrated (set apart for holy purpose) and sent by the Father. This echoes Old Testament language of prophetic calling, but surpasses it by emphasizing a unique sanctification that precedes his earthly mission. The Jewish leaders had just accused Jesus of blasphemy for claiming divine status. Jesus turns their charge into a rhetorical question, forcing them to consider the inconsistency of calling God's sanctified messenger a blasphemer. Jesus identifies the specific claim that triggered their outrage—his self-designation as God's Son. In the context of John 10, this title carries divine implications beyond mere messianic claims, as Jesus has just stated 'I and the Father are one' (v. 30).