John 6:59

59 He said this while teaching in the synagogue in Capernaum.

John 6:59 in Other Translations

59 These things said he in the synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum.

59 Jesus said these things in the synagogue, as he taught at Capernaum.

59 He said these things while he was teaching in the synagogue in Capernaum.

59 He said these things while teaching in the meeting place in Capernaum.

59 He said these things while teaching in the synagogue in Capernaum.

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 Just as the living Father sent me and I live because of the Father, so the one who feeds on me will live because of me.

58 This is the bread that came down from heaven. Your ancestors ate manna and died, but whoever feeds on this bread will live forever.”

59 He said this while teaching in the synagogue in Capernaum.

60 On hearing it, many of his disciples said, “This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?”

61 Aware that his disciples were grumbling about this, Jesus said to them, “Does this offend you?