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John 6:59

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does John 6:59 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “These things said he in the synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

These things said he in the synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum.
John 6:59 — American Standard Version

Context — John 6

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
56He that eateth my flesh and drinketh my blood abideth in me, and I in him.
57As the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father; so he that eateth me, he also shall live because of me.
58This is the bread which came down out of heaven: not as the fathers ate, and died; he that eateth this bread shall live for ever.
59These things said he in the synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum.
60Many therefore of his disciples, when the heard [this], said, This is a hard saying; who can hear it?
61But Jesus knowing in himself that his disciples murmured at this, said unto them, Doth this cause you to stumble?
62[What] then if ye should behold the Son of man ascending where he was before?
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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
“These things said he in the synagogue, etc.] 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 <400313>Matthew 3:13 8:5,14 9:1,2 12:9).”
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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
“These things said he in the synagogue--which seems to imply that what follows took place after the congregation had broken up.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“in the: Joh 6:24, Joh 18:20; Psa 40:9, Psa 40:10; Pro 1:20-23, Pro 8:1-3; Luk 4:31 John 6:60”
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