Bible Strands
John 6:61
Aware that His disciples were grumbling about this teaching, Jesus asked them, “Does this offend you?
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus speaks to His disciples immediately after they declare His teaching difficult and question who can accept it. He addresses them at the precise moment their internal resistance surfaces.
The words — The text highlights γογγύζουσιν (gonguzousin), translated literally as "are grumbling," and Εἰδὼς (Eidōs), meaning "knowing." Jesus notes His awareness of their murmuring while directing a direct question to them.
The thread — This theme of divine awareness of human resistance appears in John 2:24, where Jesus knows the hearts of those around Him, and John 6:64, where He identifies those who will not believe. Hebrews 4:13 further establishes that nothing in creation remains hidden from God's sight.
Why it lands — The verse requires the reader to confront their own reaction to challenging teaching without assuming immediate comfort. It demands honest self-examination regarding what causes spiritual offense and whether that offense leads to abandonment or deeper inquiry.
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The Greek words
King James Version
When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples murmured at it, he said unto them, Doth this offend you?
Cross-references
- John 2:24 But Jesus did not entrust Himself to them, for He knew them all.
- 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.)
- 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.
- Revelation 2:23 Then I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds.
- Matthew 11:6 Blessed is the one who does not fall away on account of Me.”
- John 21:17 Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.