John 6:65
He said, “For this cause have I said to you that no one can come to me, unless it is given to him by 'Avi ·my Father·.”
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In Context
66At this, many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.
Cross References
John 6:37+ 6:37 (37-38) MP: Messiah is God’s servant. (Zech 3:8) All those whom Abba ·Father· gives me will come to me. He who comes to me I will in no way throw out.
John 10:16+ 10:16. MP: Worshiped by “desert nomads” also called Shepherds, (this rendering is debated by Scholars). Could also be Gentile nations living in the surrounding desert lands. Could be Gentiles in general living in a figurative wilderness born outside God’s covenant then coming into the covenant. (See also context of Is 9:1-2, and Is 42:6, 49:6). (Ps 72:9) + 10:16. MP: The light that comes to the Gentiles also enlarges Israel. (See also context of Is 9:1-2, and Is 42:6d, 49:6). (Is 9:3) I have other sheep, which are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will hear my voice. They will become one flock with one shepherd.
John 12:37+ 12:37 (37-41) MP: Seeing the glory of Messiah, Israel still hardens her heart and refuses to acknowledge him. (Is 6:9-10) + 12:37 (37-38) MP: The Messiah’s own people do not believe he is the Messiah. (Is 53:1) But though he had done so many signs before them, yet they didn’t trust in him,
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 →