John 6:61-7:39

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - John 6:60-71

We have here an account of the effects of Christ's discourse. Some were offended and others edified by it; some driven from him and others brought nearer to him. I. To some it was a savour of death unto death; not only to the Jews, who were professed enemies to him and his doctrine, but even to many of his disciples, such as were disciples at large, who were his frequent hearers, and followed him in public; a mixed multitude, like those among Israel, that began all the discontents. Now here we... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 6:59-65

6:59-65 When they had heard this discourse many of his disciples said: "This word is hard! Who is able to listen to it?" Jesus well knew within himself that his disciples were murmuring about this; so he said to them: "Does this cause you to stumble? What then if you were to see the Son of Man ascending to where he formerly was? The life-giving power is the Spirit; the flesh is of no help. The words which I have spoken to you are spirit and life. But there are some who do not believe." For... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 6:61

When Jesus knew in himself ,.... And of himself, without any intelligence from others, or hearing what was said, being the omniscient God: that his disciples murmured at it ; at the doctrine he had delivered, looking upon it as absurd, incredible, and contrary to sense and reason: he said unto them, does this offend you ? or trouble you? cannot you get over this? cannot you understand it? or account for it? if not, how will you be able to digest some other things, or reconcile them... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 6:61

Jesus knew in himself - By giving them this proof that he knew their hearts he also proved that he was God; that he could not be deceived himself, and that it was impossible for him to deceive any; consequently, that the doctrine he taught them must be the truth of God. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 6:61

Verse 61 61.But Jesus knowing. Christ knew indeed, that the offense which the reprobate had taken up could not be removed; for, to tell the truth, (171) the doctrine does not so much wound them as it exposes the putrid ulcer which they inwardly nourished in their hearts. But he wished by all methods to try if there were not one of those who were offended that was not yet beyond the reach of cure, and to stop the mouths of the rest. By putting the question, he means that they have no reason to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:1-71

2. Christ declares himself to be the Sustainer and Protector of the life of which he is the Source . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:60-65

The growth of discontent and unbelief among his disciples. The burden of this teaching was too heavy to be borne, even by those disciples who followed Jesus for a time, without realizing the true conditions of discipleship. I. THE TRIAL OF THEIR FAITH . "Many therefore of his disciples, when they had heard this, said, This is a bard saying; who can hear it?" 1 . The saying was hard, not in the sense of being obscure, but Offensive to their judgment . 2 . The ground... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:60-66

(a) The unbelief of some, which led him to predict the ascension of his humanity to where HE was before . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:60-71

(4) The twofold effect of these instructions . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:61

But Jesus, knowing in himself— not necessarily by supernatural penetration, for many signs of impatience may have been manifested— that his disciples murmured (see John 6:41 , note) concerning this hard argument, said unto them, Doth this cause you to stumble? (see note on John 16:1 ). read more

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