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John 6:52 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for John 6:52 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 6 verse 52 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The Jews therefore strove among themselves, saying, How can this man give us his flesh to eat?”
John 6:52 (KJV)
Commentary on John 6:52
The Jews therefore strove among themselves, saying, How can this man give us his flesh to eat? The verb 'emachonto' (strove/contended) indicates intense, hostile debate. Their question 'pōs' (how) reveals they're taking Jesus literally, missing the spiritual reality. This interpretive blindness is typical of unregenerate thinking—spiritual truths seem foolish (1 Corinthians 2:14). Their offense at cannibalistic imagery exposes their carnal understanding. Jesus doesn't soften the offense but intensifies it (verses 53-58), because the offense is necessary. The cross itself is offensive to natura...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 6:52
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“This man is not from God, because he doesn't keep the Sabbath. Others said”
“There was a division therefore again among the Jews for these sayings.”
“because he said”
“for they are foolishness to him”
“How can these things be?”
“when they heard these words”
“some mocked; but others said”
“Sir, you have nothing to draw with, and the well is deep. From where then have you that living water?,The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast thou that living water?,,,,,,,,”
“How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb, and be born?”