John 6:52

Translations

Modern

At this, the Jews began to argue among themselves, “How can this man give us His flesh to eat?”

Traditional

The Jews therefore strove among themselves, saying, How can this man give us his flesh to eat?

Literal

Therefore the Jews were arguing with one another, saying, “How is this One able to give us His flesh to eat?”

Latin

Litigabant ergo Judæi ad invicem, dicentes: Quomodo potest hic nobis carnem suam dare ad manducandum?

Interlinear

Greek

English

At this, the Jews began to argue among themselves, “How can this man give us His flesh to eat?”

Notes

John 6:26–59

This 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).

John 6:1–71

Each story in this chapter uses the setting of the Feast of the Passover (6:4) to communicate a deeper meaning.

Theme notes and profiles

Bread from Heaven Complaints

Events

Bread of Life Sermonc. AD 29

Related verses

John 9:16
Because of this, some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for He does not keep the Sabbath.” But others said, “How can a sinful man perform such signs?” And there was division among them.
John 10:19
Again there was division among the Jews because of Jesus’ message.
John 6:41
At this, the Jews began to grumble about Jesus because He had said, “I am the bread that came down from heaven.”
1 Corinthians 2:14
The natural man does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. For they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.
Acts 17:32
When they heard about the resurrection of the dead, some began to mock him, but others said, “We want to hear you again on this topic.”
John 3:4
“How can a man be born when he is old?” Nicodemus asked. “Can he enter his mother’s womb a second time to be born?”
John 7:40–43
On hearing these words, some of the people said, “This is truly the Prophet.”
John 3:9
“How can this be?” Nicodemus asked.
John 4:11
“Sir,” the woman replied, “You have nothing to draw with and the well is deep. Where then will You get this living water?

People

Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of John, Gospel of Lord’s Supper, the Manna Miracle Spirit of Jesus Christ

Topics

Blindness: Spiritual Eternal Life: Results From: Eating the Bread of Life Fellowship with Christ Flesh: Symolical: Body of Christ Symbolized by the Bread Jesus, the Christ: Teaches in the Synagogue in Capernaum Life: Everlasting Murmuring: Against: Christ Murmuring: Jews, Against Jesus Righteous: Unity of, with Christ Spiritual Life: Christ is the Author of Symbols and Similitudes: Manna

John 6:52

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