John 6:59-65 - Many Of Jesus' Disciples Offended By His Teaching
59 Jesus said these things in the synagogue as He taught in Capernaum.
60 So, when they heard [these things], many of Jesus' disciples said, "This is difficult teaching. Who can listen to it [i.e., and accept it]?"
61 But Jesus, knowing within Himself that His disciples were complaining about His teaching, said to them, "Does this [teaching] bother you? 62 Then what if you were to see the Son of man going up [i.e., to heaven] where He was before? 63 It is the Holy Spirit who [Note: The Greek word here is "that" instead of "who"] gives life [i.e., understanding the spiritual nature of Jesus' teaching can produce spiritual life]; the flesh is of no value [i.e., understanding Jesus' teaching only in a physical sense makes it worthless]. The words I have spoken to you are [from the] Holy Spirit and [they give] life. 64 But there are some of you who do not believe [in me]." For Jesus knew from the beginning which ones would not believe [in Him] and which one would turn Him over [i.e., to the Jewish authorities]. 65 Then He said, "This is the reason I told you that no one can come to me unless the Father gives him [the opportunity. See verse 44]."