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John 6:59
59He said these things while he was teaching in the synagogue in Capernaum.
John 6:59 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)These things said he in the synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum.
- New International Version (NIV)He said this while teaching in the synagogue in Capernaum.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Jesus said these things in the synagogue, as he taught at Capernaum.
- New King James Version (NKJV)These things He said in the synagogue as He taught in Capernaum.
Context of John 6:59
57I live because of the living Father who sent me; in the same way, anyone who feeds on me will live because of me. 58I am the true bread that came down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will not die as your ancestors did (even though they ate the manna) but will live forever.” He said these things while he was teaching in the synagogue in Capernaum. 60Many of his disciples said, “This is very hard to understand. How can anyone accept it?” 61Jesus was aware that his disciples were complaining, so he said to them, “Does this offend you?
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Ταῦτα εἶπεν ἐν συναγωγῇ διδάσκων ἐν Καφαρναούμ.Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for John 6:59
- John 6:24So when the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor his disciples were there, they got into the boats and went across to Capernaum to look for him.
- John 18:20Jesus replied, “Everyone knows what I teach. I have preached regularly in the synagogues and the Temple, where the people gather. I have not spoken in secret.
- Psalms 40:9I have told all your people about your justice. I have not been afraid to speak out, as you, O Lord, well know.
- Proverbs 1:20Wisdom shouts in the streets. She cries out in the public square.
- Proverbs 8:1Listen as Wisdom calls out! Hear as understanding raises her voice!
- Luke 4:31Then Jesus went to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and taught there in the synagogue every Sabbath day.
Commentaries on John 6:59
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 59In the synagogue - in Capernaum - From John 6:26, to this verse, the evangelist gives us the discourse which our Lord preached in the synagogue, in which he was repeatedly interrupted by the Jews; but this gave him the fuller opportunity to proclaim the whole truth relative to his passion and death, to edify the disciples, and confute these gainsayers.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 52-59Verses 52-59 The flesh and blood of the Son of man, denote the Redeemer in the nature of man; Christ and him crucified, and the redemption wrought out by him, with all the precious benefits of redemption; pardon of sin, acceptance with God, the way to the throne of grace, the promises of the covenant, and eternal life. These are called the flesh and blood of Christ, because they are purchased by the breaking his body, and the shedding of his blood. Also…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 26-59This dialogue took place in the synagogue at Capernaum shortly before Passover (6:4, 59). During Passover, Jews would read the story of the exodus from Egypt (see Exodus 1–15).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 5959. These things said he in the synagogue--which seems to imply that what follows took place after the congregation had broken up.Read the comment
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Commentaries on John 6
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Catena Aurea
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- John Lightfoot Commentary
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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