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John 6:45

John 6:45
It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Not that any man hath seen the Father,.... This is said, lest it should be thought from the above words, that our Lord meant that men should be so taught of God, as that they should visibly see the…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

In the prophets - Isa 54:13. A similar sentiment is found in Mic 4:1-4, and Jer 31:34; but by the prophets, here, is meant the book of the prophets, and it is probable that Jesus had reference only to…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

It is written in the prophets - Isa 54:13; Jer 31:34.

They shall be all taught of God - This explains the preceding verse. God teaches a man to know himself, that, finding his need of salvation, he…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

John 6:28-59

Whether this conference was with the Capernaites, in whose synagogue Christ now was, or with those who came from the other side of the sea, is not certain nor material; however, it is an instance of…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

in the prophets The direct reference is to Isa 54:13, but there are similar passages Jer 31:33-34; Joe 3:16-17. The quotation explains what is meant by the Father's drawingmen, viz., enlightening…