John 6:66
Upon this many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.
American Standard Version
In The King James Version
From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.
In Context
67Jesus said therefore unto the twelve, Would ye also go away?
Cross References
Zephaniah 1:6and them that are turned back from following Jehovah; and those that have not sought Jehovah, nor inquired after him.
Matthew 13:20And he that was sown upon the rocky places, this is he that heareth the word, and straightway with joy receiveth it;
Matthew 21:8And the most part of the multitude spread their garments in the way; and others cut branches from the trees, and spread them in the way.
Luke 9:62But Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.
John 6:64But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who it was that should betray him.
2 Timothy 1:15This thou knowest, that all that are in Asia turned away from me; of 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 →