John 6:66
From that discourse many of his disciples went away back, and no more followed him about.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.
In Context
67Then said Jesus to the twelve, Will ye also go away?
Cross References
Matthew 13:20But the sown on the rocky soil, is he who having heard the word, and instantly with joy receiving it,
Matthew 21:8And a vast multitude spread their garments on the road, and others cut down branches from the trees, and strewed them on the road:
Luke 9:62But Jesus said unto him, No man laying his hand on the plough, and looking to the things left behind, is fit for the kingdom of God.
John 6:64But there are some of you who do not believe. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were who did not believe, and who the person was that should betray him.
2 Timothy 1:15Knowest thou this, that all those of Asia have deserted me? among whom are Phygellus 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 →