Charles Ellicott Commentary John 6:41

"The Jews therefore murmured concerning him, because he said, I am the bread which came down out of heaven." — John 6:41 (ASV)

The Jews murmured at him.—Better, concerning Him, as in John 7:12; John 7:32. Here, too, it was among themselves (John 6:43). With the true spirit of objectors, they do not regard what He has since said in explanation, but fasten upon what they do not understand in its most striking form. Perhaps they have not listened to what has followed; indeed, the words imply that they were for some time talking to one another and interrupting His discourse, which led to His answering them. They are the Jewish authorities, representing, and probably in part consisting of, members of the Sanhedrin (Compare the note on John 1:19).