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John 6:43
“Stop grumbling among yourselves,” Jesus replied.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus addresses the crowd that just questioned how he could claim heavenly origin while their parents' identities were known. He speaks to them immediately after their challenge in John 6:42.
The words — The particle οὖν (oun) functions as a causal connector, linking the command to the preceding dispute. The negative μὴ (mē) introduces a prohibitive imperative that explicitly commands the cessation of their grumbling.
The thread — The pattern of divine drawing meeting human unbelief continues in John 6:64, where Jesus notes some present do not believe, and in Matthew 16:8, where he addresses disciples debating among themselves. Hebrews 4:13 establishes that God’s sight fully exposes the hidden motives behind such disputes.
Why it lands — The text records Jesus’ direct command to halt internal dispute before addressing their theological objection. It requires the reader to recognize that unbelief often manifests as mutual accusation rather than honest inquiry.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Jesus therefore answered and said unto them, Murmur not among yourselves.
Cross-references
- Hebrews 4:13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.
- John 6:64 However, there are some of you who do not believe.” (For Jesus had known from the beginning which of them did not believe and who would betray Him.)
- Matthew 16:8 Aware of their conversation, Jesus said, “You of little faith, why are you debating among yourselves about having no bread?
- Mark 9:33 Then they came to Capernaum. While Jesus was in the house, He asked them, “What were you discussing on the way?”
- John 16:19 Aware that they wanted to question Him, Jesus said to them, “Are you asking one another why I said, ‘In a little while you will not see Me, and then after a little while you will see Me’?