Thematic Bible: Lack of spiritual insight

Upon [hearing] this, many of Jesus' disciples turned back and refused to accompany Him anymore. [Note: They deserted Jesus physically as well as spiritually]. Verse ConceptsFollowing Jesus ChristForsaking God, Illustrated ByCommitment, to Jesus ChristWarnings Against ApostasyAdvice, Rejecting God's AdviceUnfaithfulness, To PeopleApostasy, Nt ExamplesForsaking ChristShallownessThe Disciples ActionsNot With PeopleDiscipleshipfollowing

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. 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].

For some [young widows] have already turned away [from their commitment to God] to serve Satan. Verse ConceptsBacksliding, Causes