John 6:44

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

No one can come to me unless the Father, who sent me, attracts him to me. [See verse 65]. And I will raise him up [from the dead] on the last day.

Cross References

John 6:65

Then He said, “This is the reason I told you that no one can come to me unless the Father gives him [the opportunity. See verse 44]. ”

John 12:32

And if I am lifted up from the earth [i.e., on the cross], I will draw [i.e., attract] all people to me.”

Matthew 16:17

Jesus replied, “Simon, son of Jonah, you are fortunate [indeed], for this [truth] was not revealed to you by human beings but [rather] by my Father who is in heaven.

John 6:45

It is written in the prophets [Isa. 54:13], ‘And they will all be taught by God.’ [So], every person who has heard the Father and learned [from Him] will come to me.

John 5:44

How can you believe [in me] when you [offer and] accept honors from one another, but do not try to obtain the honor that comes from the only God?

Colossians 2:12

[This happened when you were] buried with Christ in [the act of] immersion, from which you were also raised up with Him through [your] faith in the accomplishment of God, who raised Him up from the dead.

Philippians 1:29

Because God has granted you [the privilege], on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake.

John 8:43

Why do you people not understand what I am saying? It is because you cannot [bear to] listen to my message.

Matthew 12:34

You children of snakes! Since you are evil, how do you expect to speak good things? For the mouth speaks what the heart is filled with.

John 6:43

Jesus answered them, “Stop complaining among yourselves.