John 6:66

Many Disciples Turn Back · John 6:59–66
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Translations

Modern
From that time on many of His disciples turned back and no longer walked with Him.
Traditional
From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.
Literal
From this time many of His disciples went away to the back and no longer were walking with Him.
Latin
Ex hoc multi discipulorum ejus abierunt retro: et jam non cum illo ambulabant.

Original

Greek
English
From that time on many of His disciples turned back and no longer walked with Him.

Notes

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

Events

Parallels

Matthew 8:18–22 Luke 9:57–62 Luke 14:25–33

Glossary

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

Topics

Apostasy: Disciples Apostates: Professed Disciples Backsliders: The Disciples Forsaking God: Many Disciples Instability: some Disciples of Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Rejected Jesus, the Christ: some Disciples Forsake Him (At Capernaum) Unbelief: General Scriptures Concerning