John 6:62

What then if ye behold the Son of man ascending where he was before?

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

What and if ye shall see the Son of man ascend up where he was before?

In Context

61Jesus therefore knew within himself that his disciples were murmuring about this, and said to them, Doth this offend you?

63It is the spirit which maketh alive; the flesh profiteth nothing. The words which I have spoken to you are spirit, and are life.

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Cross References

Mark 16:19So then, the Lord, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, and sat down on the right hand of God;

John 3:13And no one hath ascended into heaven, but he who came down from heaven, even the Son of man.

John 16:28I came forth from the Father, and have come into the world; again, I leave the world, and go to the Father.

John 17:11And I am no longer in the world; and they are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father! keep them in thy name which thou hast given me, that they may be one, even as we are.

Ephesians 4:8Wherefore he saith: “When he ascended on high, he led captive a train of captives, and gave gifts to men.”

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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