John 6:59

59 He said this while he was 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 "The living Father sent me, and I live because of him. In the same way, those who feed on me will live because of me.

58 This is the bread that came down from heaven. Long ago your people ate manna and died. But those who feed on this bread will live forever."

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

60 Jesus' disciples heard this. Many of them said, "This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?"

61 Jesus was aware that his disciples were complaining about his teaching. So he said to them, "Does this upset you?