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John 6:61

John 6:61
When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples murmured at it, he said unto them, Doth this offend you?

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

It is the Spirit that quickeneth,.... It is the spirit of man that quickens him; or which being breathed into him, he becomes a living soul; for the body, without the spirit, is dead; it is a lifeless…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Jesus knew in himself - By giving them this proof that he knew their hearts he also proved that he was God; that he could not be deceived himself, and that it was impossible for him to deceive any;…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

John 6:60-71

We have here an account of the effects of Christ's discourse. Some were offended and others edified by it; some driven from him and others brought nearer to him.

I. To some it was a savour of death…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

knew in himself Again He appears as the reader of the heart. Comp. Joh 1:42; Joh 1:47; Joh 2:24-25; Joh 4:18; Joh 5:14; Joh 5:42; Joh 6:26, &c. More literally the verse runs: Now Jesus knowing in…

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