John 6:61

But Jesus, aware that his disciples were grumbling about this, said to them, “Does this offend you?

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples murmured at it, he said unto them, Doth this offend you?

In Context

60After hearing this, many of his disciples said, “This teaching is difficult; who can accept it?”

62Then what if you see the Son of Man ascending to where he was before?

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Cross References

Matthew 11:6And blessed is anyone who does not take offense at me.”

John 6:64But there are some among you who do not believe.” (For Jesus knew from the beginning which of them did not believe and who it was that would betray him.)

Hebrews 4:13No creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give an account.

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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