John 6:61 - The Message61-65 Jesus sensed that his disciples were having a hard time with this and said, “Does this rattle you completely? What would happen if you saw the Son of Man ascending to where he came from? The Spirit can make life. Sheer muscle and willpower don’t make anything happen. Every word I’ve spoken to you is a Spirit-word, and so it is life-making. But some of you are resisting, refusing to have any part in this.” (Jesus knew from the start that some weren’t going to risk themselves with him. He knew also who would betray him.) He went on to say, “This is why I told you earlier that no one is capable of coming to me on his own. You get to me only as a gift from the Father.” See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 176961 When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples murmured at it, he said unto them, Doth this offend you? See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition61 But Jesus, knowing within Himself that His disciples were complaining and protesting and grumbling about it, said to them: Is this a stumbling block and an offense to you? [Does this upset and displease and shock and scandalize you?] See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)61 But Jesus knowing in himself that his disciples murmured at this, said unto them, Doth this cause you to stumble? See the chapterCommon English Bible61 Jesus knew that the disciples were grumbling about this and he said to them, “Does this offend you? See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version61 Therefore, many of his disciples, upon hearing this, said: "This saying is difficult," and, "Who is able to listen to it?" See the chapter |