Johannes 6:46

46 Nicht daß jemand den Vater habe gesehen, außer dem, der vom Vater ist; der hat den Vater gesehen.

Johannes 6:46 Meaning and Commentary

John 6:46

Not that any man hath seen the Father
This is said, lest it should be thought from the above words, that our Lord meant that men should be so taught of God, as that they should visibly see the Father, and vocally hear his voice, and be personally instructed by him; for his voice is not heard, nor his shape seen; see ( John 1:18 ) ( 5:37 ) ;

save he which is of God;
who is begotten of him, and of the same nature and perfections with him, though a distinct person from him, and who was always with him, and lay in his bosom:

he hath seen the Father;
has perfect knowledge of him, personal communion with him; has seen the perfections and glory of his person, and the thoughts, purposes, and counsels of his heart, his whole mind, and will, and all the grace, goodness, and mercy which is in him, and has declared it; see ( John 1:18 ) .

Johannes 6:46 In-Context

44 Es kann niemand zu mir kommen, es sei denn, daß ihn ziehe der Vater, der mich gesandt hat; und ich werde ihn auferwecken am Jüngsten Tage.

45 Es steht geschrieben in den Propheten: "Sie werden alle von Gott gelehrt sein." Wer es nun hört vom Vater und lernt es, der kommt zu mir.

46 Nicht daß jemand den Vater habe gesehen, außer dem, der vom Vater ist; der hat den Vater gesehen.

47 Wahrlich, wahrlich ich sage euch: Wer an mich glaubt, der hat das ewige Leben.

48 Ich bin das Brot des Lebens.