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The Trap of Familiarity
Commentators note that the crowd's familiarity with Jesus' earthly family became a stumbling block. They knew him as 'the son of Joseph' and couldn't reconcile his ordinary, human upbringing with his divine claims. This serves as a warning, as Charles Spurgeon notes, that 'familiarity breeds contempt' and we must not judge spiritual truths solely by outward appearances.
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AT Robertson
On John 6:42
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…
Charles Ellicott
On John 6:42
19th Century
Bishop
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…
Charles Spurgeon
On John 6:38–44
19th Century
Preacher
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 …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 6:42
“The Jews” in John usually represent those who are opposed to Jesus, especially those in leadership positions, not simply the people of Jewish orig…
John Gill
On John 6:42
17th Century
Pastor
And they said, is not this Jesus the son of Joseph ?
&c.] From murmuring they go to mocking and scoffing at his pare…
Matthew Henry
On John 6:36–46
17th Century
Minister
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…