John 6:66
Because of what he said, a number of the disciples went back and would no longer go with him.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.
In Context
67So Jesus said to the twelve, Have you a desire to go away?
Cross References
Zephaniah 1:6And those who are turned back from going after the Lord, and those who have not made prayer to the Lord or got directions from him.
Matthew 13:20And that which went on the stones, this is he who, hearing the word, straight away takes it with joy;
Matthew 21:8And all the people put their clothing down in the way; and others got branches from the trees, and put them down in the way.
Luke 9:62But Jesus said, No man, having put his hand to the plough and looking back, is good enough for the kingdom of God.
John 6:64But still some of you have no faith. For it was clear to Jesus from the first who they were who had no faith, and who it was who would be false to him.
2 Timothy 1:15You have had news that all those in Asia went away from me; among whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes:
Matthew Henry on John 6:61-71
Christ's Discourse with His Disciples; The Effect of Christ's Discourse; The Character of Judas. 60 Many therefore of his disciples, when they had heard this, said, This is a hard saying; who can hear it? 61 When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples murmured at it, he said unto them, Doth this offend you? 62 What and if ye shall see the Son of man ascend up where he was before? 63 It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.… Read the whole commentary →