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The Jews therefore contended with one another, saying, "How can this man give us his flesh to eat?"
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A Hostile Misunderstanding
The crowd's reaction wasn't just confusion; it was a hostile 'war of words.' Commentators explain that their question, 'How can this man give us his flesh to eat?' was dripping with scorn. They were stuck on a literal, carnal interpretation, imagining cannibalism, because they were unwilling to see the spiritual truth Jesus was presenting.
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Strove (εμαχοντο). Imperfect (inchoative) middle of μαχομα, to fight in armed combat (Acts 7:26), then to wage a war o…
19th Century
Anglican
The Jews therefore strove among themselves.—They have passed beyond the murmuring of John 6:41. They understand that He m…
Baptist
The Jews therefore strove among themselves, saying, How can this man give us his flesh to eat? Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say…
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The last reaction of Jesus’ opponents was prompted by the apparent impossibility of his statement. They took literally the figure of eating his fle…
16th Century
Protestant
The Jews therefore debated among themselves. He again mentions the Jews, not as a mark of honor, but to reproach them for their unbelief, …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The Jews therefore strove among themselves Fell to cavilling and disputing one among another; some understanding Chr…
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Presbyterian
The flesh and blood of the Son of Man represent the Redeemer in human nature; Christ and Him crucified, and the redemption accomplished by Him, wit…
13th Century
Catholic
After our Lord quieted the grumbling of the Jews, He now clears up the doubt they had because of His saying, I am the living bread, w…
