John Calvin Commentary John 6:67

"Jesus said therefore unto the twelve, Would ye also go away?" — John 6:67 (ASV)

Jesus therefore said to the twelve. As the faith of the apostles might be greatly shaken when they saw that they were so small a remnant of a great multitude, Christ directs his discourse to them. He shows that there is no reason why they should allow themselves to be hurried away by the fickleness and unsteadiness of others.

When he asks them if they also wish to go away, he does so in order to confirm their faith. For, by presenting himself to them so that they may remain with him, he likewise exhorts them not to become the companions of apostates.

Indeed, if faith is founded on Christ, it will not depend on men and will never waver, even though it should see heaven and earth mingling.

We should also observe this circumstance: Christ, when deprived of nearly all his disciples, retains the twelve only. This is just as Isaiah was formerly commanded to bind the testimony and seal the law among the disciples (Isaiah 8:16).

By such examples, every believer is taught to follow God, even if he has no companion.