But you do not believe because you do not belong to my sheep — Jesus moves from the accusation of disbelief to the deeper reality: these opponents do not believe because they are not part of His flock. This verse reflects Johannine election theology — that faith is not ultimately a human achievement but is rooted in belonging to Christ's flock, called by His voice. This does not excuse their unbelief but identifies its root cause.

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