John 6:61

61 But, knowing in Himself that His disciples were dissatisfied about it, Jesus asked them,

John 6:61 Meaning and Commentary

John 6:61

When Jesus knew in himself
And of himself, without any intelligence from others, or hearing what was said, being the omniscient God:

that his disciples murmured at it;
at the doctrine he had delivered, looking upon it as absurd, incredible, and contrary to sense and reason:

he said unto them, does this offend you?
or trouble you? cannot you get over this? cannot you understand it? or account for it? if not, how will you be able to digest some other things, or reconcile them to your minds, which are less known, and more unexpected, and will appear at first sight more surprising?

John 6:61 In-Context

59 Jesus said all this in the synagogue while teaching at Capernaum.

60 Many therefore of His disciples, when they heard it, said, "This is hard to accept. Who can listen to such teaching?"

61 But, knowing in Himself that His disciples were dissatisfied about it, Jesus asked them,

62 "Does this seem incredible to you? What then if you were to see the Son of Man ascending again where He was before?

63 It is the spirit which gives Life. The flesh confers no benefit whatever. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and are Life.