John 6:66

And he said: Therefore did I say to you, that no man can come to me, unless it be given him by my Father.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.

In Context

65But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning, who they were that did not believe, and who he was, that would betray him.

67After this many of his disciples went back; and walked no more with him.

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Cross References

Zephaniah 1:6And them that turn away from following after the Lord, and that have not sought the Lord, nor searched after him.

Matthew 13:20And he that received the seed upon stony ground, is he that heareth the word, and immediately receiveth it with joy.

Matthew 21:8And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way: and others cut boughs from the trees, and strewed them in the way:

Luke 9:62Jesus said to him: No man putting his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

John 6:64It is the spirit that quickeneth: the flesh profiteth nothing. The words that I have spoken to you, are spirit and life.

2 Timothy 1:15Thou knowest this, that all they who are in Asia, are turned away from me: of whom are Phigellus 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 →

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