How doth he now say? (Πως νυν λεγει; ). They knew Jesus as the son of Joseph and Mary. They cannot comprehend his claim to be from…

Is not this Jesus?—Here is something definite. He has spoken of being the Bread of Life, and of the Bread from Heaven. Putting tog…

For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, that …

St. John Chrysostom: As long as the Jews thought they would get physical food, they had no doubts. But when this hope was take…

“The Jews” in John usually represent those who are opposed to Jesus, especially those in leadership positions, not simply the people of Jewish orig…

And they said, is not this Jesus the son of Joseph ?
&c.] From murmuring they go to mocking and scoffing at his pare…

The discovery of their guilt, danger, and remedy, by the teaching of the Holy Spirit, makes people willing and glad to come, and to give up everyth…

1. Those opinions that conflict with the above teaching of Christ are now rejected.

   First, those of the people, who were discontented…