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John 6:62

John 6:62
What and if ye shall see the Son of man ascend up where he was before?

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

But there are some of you that believe not,.... Notwithstanding the ministry they sat under, and the words they heard; for though they professed to believe in Jesus, as the Messiah, yet they did not…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

What and if ... - Jesus does not say that those who were then present would see him ascend, but he implies that he would ascend. They had taken offence because he said he came down from heaven.…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

If ye shall see the Son of man ascend - Ye need not be stumbled at what I say concerning eating my flesh and drinking my blood, for ye shall soon have the fullest proof that this is figuratively…

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

What and if, &c. Literally, If therefore ye should behold the Son of man ascending where He was before?The sentence breaks off (aposiopesis) leaving something to be understood: but what is to be…