John 6:43-59

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - John 6:59

Though the state of the Jewish church at this time was corrupt enough, both as to matters of doctrine, worship, and discipline; yet it being constituted by his Father, he did not decline their assemblies either in the temple at Jerusalem, or in the places of the public worship, which were called synagogues, and were both in their cities and villages; for he had a liberty to teach in them, as appeareth both from this and many other texts; which he accordingly used, and usually spent the sabbath,... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - John 6:22-65

EXPLANATORY AND CRITICAL NOTESJohn 6:22-24. None other boat, rather little ship (πλοιάριον).—The meaning of this long and complicated sentence is plain. A number of the crowd who had been present when the bread was miraculously supplied had remained at or near the spot where the miracle was wrought. They wished to see more of Jesus, to get hold of Him for the carrying out of their purpose (John 6:15). They had seen the disciples depart, but not the Saviour. In the morning, however, when Jesus... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - John 6:44

John 6:44 These words have often been supposed to mean that no one can become a Christian unless an irresistible influence is put forth by God for his conversion. I think, if you look at the words of the text in their connection, and in relation to the circumstances in which they were written, you will see that Jesus is not here speaking either of an eternal "going" or of an irresistible "drawing." I. What had drawn these crowds across the lake, away from their homes and their occupations? They... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - John 6:48

John 6:48 I. It is in the Lord himself alone that the power of life dwells, and from Him that it goes forth. There is no intermediate agent. He is the life of men, and it is by feeding on Himself that eternal life is both obtained and assured. But as in the miracle, so in this which is signified by it, He is pleased to impart this nourishment of life not without visible and sensible material, on which His life-giving power will be exercised. In the one case, it is the five loaves and the two... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - John 6:53

John 6:53 The Words of Christ Let us take the words of the text, and by seeing the different ways in which they have been misinterpreted, let us learn to hold fast the lessons of our Lord in all their original freshness and piercing power. I. First, there was the error of those who understood, or rather pretended to understand, our Lord's words according to the very letter, who said "How can this man give us his flesh to eat?" It would have been such utter foolishness so to have misunderstood... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - John 6:57

John 6:57 (with Galatians 2:20 ) The Meaning of Justification by Faith I. Looking steadily at the two passages of Scripture which I have chosen for my text, we shall gain the clue to the full scriptural truth about justification. First of all, St. Paul, speaking of himself many years after his conversion, declares that he lives by faith in the Son of God, who loved him and gave Himself for him. It is manifest, then, that the principle of a Christian life, after the knowledge of Christ had... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - John 6:58

John 6:58 Means to Faith the Scriptures and Prayer I. It is not enough to love the character of Christ; who can help loving it? It must be something of a closer and more personal feeling, if I may so speak, that will make Him become to us the bread of life; and this feeling will only be gained by prayer. The knowledge of the Scriptures brings rapidly before our minds all the promises we most need. It reminds us that we must be earnest in prayer, and not faint; that the kingdom of God is like... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - John 6:44

DISCOURSE: 1640MAN’S INABILITY TO COME TO CHRISTJohn 6:44. No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him.THERE are in the Holy Scriptures many doctrines which prove an offence and a stumbling-block to the world: but the reason of their exciting disgust and aversion, must be looked for, not so much in the doctrines themselves, as in the depravity of the human heart. To a humble and contrite spirit every truth in the Bible will appear reasonable and worthy of God: it is the... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - John 6:53-55

DISCOURSE: 1641THE IMPORTANCE OF LIVING BY FAITH ON CHRISTJohn 6:53-55. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of Man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you. Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day. For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed.THE natural man neither does nor can understand spiritual truths [Note: 1 Corinthians 2:14.]. This inspired declaration has been verified in... read more

C.I. Scofield

Scofield's Reference Notes - John 6:51

world kosmos = mankind. (See Scofield " :-") . read more

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