John 6:64

Modern

However, there are some of you who do not believe.” (For Jesus had known from the beginning which of them did not believe and who would betray Him.)

Traditional

But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray him.

Literal

But there are some of you who do not believe.” For Jesus had known from the beginning who are those not believing and who it is who will betray Him.

Latin

Sed sunt quidam ex vobis qui non credunt. Sciebat enim ab initio Jesus qui essent non credentes, et quis traditurus esset eum.

Greek

English

However, there are some of you who do not believe.” (For Jesus had known from the beginning which of them did not believe and who would betray Him.)

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

John 10:26
But because you are not My sheep, you refuse to believe.
2 Timothy 2:19
Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”
Hebrews 4:13
Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.
Romans 8:29
For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers.
John 6:70–71
Jesus answered them, “Have I not chosen you, the Twelve? Yet one of you is a devil!”
John 13:10–11
Jesus told him, “Whoever has already bathed needs only to wash his feet, and he will be completely clean. And you are clean, though not all of you.”
Psalm 139:2–4
You know when I sit and when I rise; You understand my thoughts from afar.
John 6:61
Aware that His disciples were grumbling about this teaching, Jesus asked them, “Does this offend you?
John 2:24–25
But Jesus did not entrust Himself to them, for He knew them all.
John 5:42
…but I know you, that you do not have the love of God within you.
Acts 15:18
…that have been known for ages.’
John 6:66
From that time on many of His disciples turned back and no longer walked with Him.

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world