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John 6:52

John 6:52
The Jews therefore strove among themselves, saying, How can this man give us his flesh to eat?

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood,.... Spiritually by faith, as explained in the preceding verse:

hath eternal life; the principle of spiritual life, which is evidently implanted in him,…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

How can this man give us his flesh to eat? - Our Lord removes this difficulty, and answers the question, in Joh 6:63.

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

strove among themselves Their excitement increases; they have got beyond muttering among themselves (Joh 6:6).

give us his flesh to eat -To eat " is their own addition; they wish to bring out in full…