Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 6:57
I live by the Father - See the notes at John 5:26. read more
I live by the Father - See the notes at John 5:26. read more
This is that bread ... - This is the true bread that came down. The word “that” should not be in the translation.Shall live for ever - Not on the earth, but in the enjoyments of a better world. read more
John 6:54-58. Whoso eateth my flesh, &c., hath eternal life Has the principles of eternal life implanted in him, and shall enjoy it; for I will raise him up, &c. For my flesh is meat indeed, &c. My flesh and blood are the true nutriment of the soul: they feed it and make it grow: they give vigour to all the faculties, preserve it in spiritual life, and make it fit for heaven. He that eateth my flesh, &c., dwelleth in me, and I in him By an intimate and inseparable union.... read more
John 6:59. These things The things recorded in the preceding verses; said he in the synagogue He spoke them openly in the hearing of all the people who attended at public worship in the synagogue; and that probably after prayer, and the reading of the law, in consequence of the question said to be asked him, John 6:25. Nor are we to wonder at the dialogue which passed here; for conversations between different persons, and even debates, were not unusual in the Jewish synagogues: there are... read more
67. The bread of life (John 6:22-59)Many Jews were determined to find Jesus and make him king. Although he had escaped from them after the feeding of the multitude, they were out the next day looking for him (John 6:22-24).Jesus knew that these people wanted him to be king not because they felt any spiritual need, but because they thought he had magical powers that could supply all their daily needs. He urged them not to think just of physical and temporal blessings, but to seek the spiritual... read more
dwelleth = abideth. Same as "endureth "in John 6:27 . See note on "abode" in John 1:32 . read more
As = According as. See John 13:15 . 1Jn 2:6 ; 1 John 2:4 . live. See note on John 4:50 . by = through. Greek. dia. App-104 .John 6:2 . read more
This , &c. Compare John 6:50 , and see on Matthew 16:18 . live for ever. This is the opposite of death (John 6:49 ), and is to be only by and through resurrection (verses: John 6:39 , John 6:40 , John 6:44 ). read more
synagogue . See App-120 . read more
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 6:56
Dwelleth in me - Is truly and intimately connected with me. To dwell or abide in him is to remain in the belief of his doctrine, and in the participation of the benefits of his death. Compare John 15:1-6; John 17:21-23.I in him - Jesus dwells in believers by his Spirit and doctrine. When his Spirit is given them to sanctify them; when his temper, his meekness, his humility, and his love pervade their hearts; when his doctrine is received by them and influences their life, and when they are... read more