John 6:64

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray him.

There

John 13:10

For

Hebrews 4:13

General references

John 6:61

Bible References

There

But I have told you this: You have seen me and yet do not believe [in me].

but I know you [well enough], that you do not have a love for God within you.

Jesus replied, "You people are from below [i.e., from the earthly realm]; I am from above [i.e., from the heavenly realm]. You belong to this world; I do not belong to this world.

But you do not believe me, because you are not [part] of my sheep.

Jesus replied to him, "The person who has already had a bath is completely clean and does not need to wash anything but his feet. And you disciples are [already] clean [i.e., spiritually], but not every one of you."

For

Jesus answered them, "Did I not choose [all] twelve of you, and one of you is a devil?" [Note: The word "devil" means "adversary" or "opponent"].

But Jesus would not trust Himself to them [i.e., to the care of these Jewish leaders] because He knew all men,

For Jesus knew who would betray Him; that is why He said, "Not every one of you is [spiritually] clean."

This is what the Lord said when He predicted these things long ago.'

For [that class of] persons whom God knew beforehand He also predetermined to become conformed to the [spiritual] likeness of His Son, so that He could be the firstborn One among [His] many brothers [i.e., so He could be the preeminent example to all His followers. See Heb. 2:11].

However, the solid foundation of God stands firm. [Note: This probably refers to the church. See I Tim. 3:15]. It is sealed with these words [i.e., certifying God's ownership and a commitment to Him]: "The Lord knows those who are His people," [See Num. 16:5], and "Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord should stop practicing wickedness." [See Isa. 36:13].

And no created being is hidden from God's sight, but everything is laid bare and is openly visible to the eyes of God, to whom we must give account.

General references

But Jesus, knowing within Himself that His disciples were complaining about His teaching, said to them, "Does this [teaching] bother you?