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John 6:61 Cross-References
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“When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples murmured at it, he said unto them, Doth this offend you? offend: or, scandalize, or, cause you to stumble”
John 6:61 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 6:61
When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples murmured at it, he said unto them, Doth this offend you? Jesus's knowledge 'in himself' (en heautō) indicates either supernatural insight or perceptive observation—likely both. The verb 'eggonguousin' (murmured) echoes Israel's wilderness grumbling (Exodus 16:2, Numbers 14:2), creating an ominous parallel between these disciples and unfaithful Israel. Jesus's question 'Does this offend you?' (touto humas skandalizei) acknowledges the stumbling block but doesn't remove it. The verb 'skandalizō' means to cause to stumble, to offend, to be a trap. Chr...
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Cross-References for John 6:61
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“because he knew everyone”
“and all the assemblies will know that I am he who searches the minds and hearts. I will give to each one of you according to your deeds.”
“but all things are naked and laid open before the eyes of him with whom we have to do.”
“Simon, son of Jonah, do you have affection for me? Peter was grieved because he asked him the third time”