John 6:61

But Jesus knowing in himself that his disciples murmured at this, said to them, "Does this cause you to stumble?

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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

60Therefore many of his disciples, when they heard this, said, "This is a hard saying! Who can listen to it?"

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

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Cross References

Matthew 11:6And blessed is he who is not offended by me."

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 it was who would betray him.

Hebrews 4:13There is no creature that is hidden from his sight, but all things are naked and laid open before the eyes of him with whom we have to do.

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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