Then the Jews there began to complain about Jesus. That was because he said, “I am the bread that came down from heaven.”
But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law were whispering among themselves. They said, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.”
All the people saw this. They began to whisper among themselves. They said, “Jesus has gone to be the guest of a sinner.”
But the Pharisees and their teachers of the law complained to Jesus’ disciples. They said, “Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?”
The Jewish leaders in Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask John who he was. John spoke the truth to them.
The bread of God is the bread that comes down from heaven. He gives life to the world.”
“Stop complaining among yourselves,” Jesus answered.
I am the bread of life.
This is the bread that came down from heaven. Long ago your people ate manna and died. But whoever eats this bread will live forever.”
Jesus’ disciples heard this. Many of them said, “This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?”
From this time on, many of his disciples turned back. They no longer followed him.
Many people in the crowd were whispering about him. Some said, “He is a good man.” Others replied, “No. He fools the people.”
Don’t speak against God. That’s what some of the people of Israel did. And they were killed by the destroying angel.
These people complain and find fault with others. They follow their own evil desires. They brag about themselves. They praise others to get what they want.