John 6:59

59 (6-60) These things he said, teaching in the synagogue, in Capharnaum.

John 6:59 Meaning and Commentary

John 6:59

These things said he in the synagogue
Openly and publicly, in the place of divine worship, where the Jews resorted for that purpose:

as he taught in Capernaum;
his own city, and where there was a synagogue, into which he often went and taught his doctrines, and wrought miracles; see ( Matthew 3:13 ) ( Matthew 8:5 Matthew 8:14 ) ( Matthew 9:1 Matthew 9:2 ) ( 12:9 ) .

John 6:59 In-Context

57 (6-58) As the living Father hath sent me and I live by the Father: so he that eateth me, the same also shall live by me.

58 (6-59) This is the bread that came down from heaven. Not as your fathers did eat manna and are dead. He that eateth this bread shall live for ever.

59 (6-60) These things he said, teaching in the synagogue, in Capharnaum.

60 (6-61) Many therefore of his disciples, hearing it, said: This saying is hard; and who can hear it?

61 (6-62) But Jesus, knowing in himself that his disciples murmured at this, said to them: Doth this scandalize you?