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John 6:45

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does John 6:45 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “It is written in the prophets, And they shall all be taught of God. Every one that hath heard from the Father, and hath learned, cometh unto me.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

It is written in the prophets, And they shall all be taught of God. Every one that hath heard from the Father, and hath learned, cometh unto me.
John 6:45 — American Standard Version

Context — John 6

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
42And they said, Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? how doth he now say, I am come down out of heaven?
43Jesus answered and said unto them, Murmur not among yourselves.
44No man can come to me, except the Father that sent me draw him: and I will raise him up in the last day.
45It is written in the prophets, And they shall all be taught of God. Every one that hath heard from the Father, and hath learned, cometh unto me.
46Not that any man hath seen the Father, save he that is from God, he hath seen the Father.
47Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth hath eternal life.
48I am the bread of life.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“It is written in the prophets, etc.] In the book of the prophets, as the Ethiopic version renders it: the Jews divided the books of the Old Testament into three parts, the Law, the Prophets, and the Hagiographa; now in that division which was called the Prophets, are the following words: or in one of the prophets, namely, in (<235413>Isaiah 54:13); so the Syriac version reads, “in the prophet”; though some think reference is had to more prophets, and more passages than one, as besides the above mentioned, (<243134>Jeremiah 31:34) (<330402>Micah 4:2); and they shall be all taught of God; by his Spirit to know themselves, and Jesus Christ; that is, all that are ordained to eternal life; all…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“written in the prophets--in Isa 54:13; Jer 31:33-34; other similar passages may also have been in view. Our Lord thus falls back upon Scripture authority for this seemingly hard saying. all taught of God--not by external revelation merely, but by internal illumination, corresponding to the "drawing" of Joh 6:44. Every man therefore, &c.--that is, who hath been thus efficaciously taught of Him. cometh unto me--with absolute certainty, yet in the sense above given of "drawing"; that is, "As none can come to Me but as divinely drawn, so none thus drawn shall fail to come."”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“In the prophets - Isaiah 54:13. A similar sentiment is found in Micah 4:1-4, and Jeremiah 31:34; but by the prophets, here, is meant the book of the prophets, and it is probable that Jesus had reference only to the place in Isaiah, as this was the usual way of quoting the prophets. Shall be all taught of God - This explains the preceding verse. It is by the teaching of his Word and Spirit that men are drawn to God. This shows that it is not compulsory, and that there is no obstacle in the way but a strong voluntary ignorance and unwillingness. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Every man that hath heard - The secret voice of God, he, and he only believeth. Isa 54:13. John 6:46”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“written: Mar 1:2; Luk 1:70, Luk 18:31 And they: Isa 2:3, Isa 54:13; Jer 31:33, Jer 31:34; Mic 4:2; Eph 4:21, Eph 4:22; Th1 4:9; Heb 8:10, Heb 8:11, Heb 10:16 Every: Joh 6:37, Joh 6:65, Joh 5:38-40, Joh 10:27, Joh 16:14, Joh 16:15; Mat 11:27, Mat 17:5; Eph 1:17; Jo1 4:1-3 John 6:46”
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