John 6:61

Arabic Bible ERV 2009

فَعَرَفَ يَسُوعُ فِي داخِلِهِ أنَّهُمْ يَتَذَمَّرُونَ بِسَبَبِ ذَلِكَ، فَقالَ لَهُمْ: «هَلْ يَصْدُمُكُمْ هَذا الكَلامُ؟»

What Does This Mean?

In John 6:61, Jesus realizes that his disciples are upset about something he has said or done. He directly addresses their concerns by asking if this teaching is causing them to have doubts.

Explained for Children

Imagine your teacher at school tells you something really hard to understand. You and your friends get confused and start whispering about it. Then the teacher notices, stops everything, and asks, 'Does what I said make you upset or confused?' That's kind of like what Jesus did here.

Historical Background

The Gospel of John was written by one of Jesus' disciples around 90-100 AD. It is addressed to a Christian audience in the Greco-Roman world, providing insights into Jesus’ teachings and miracles with a focus on his divine nature.

Living It Out Today

Suppose you're part of a team at work where new changes are proposed that challenge everyone's comfort zones. Just as Jesus acknowledged his disciples' concerns, being open to discussing what upsets your colleagues can help address their fears and misunderstandings.

Topics

• faith
• doubt
• teaching
• leadership
• discipleship
• challenges

Related Verses

• Ezekiel 3:8
• Matthew 15:12
• Mark 6:47-50
• John 6:66
• Acts 19:8

Frequently Asked Questions

Why were the disciples murmuring?

The disciples were likely upset by a previous statement or action of Jesus, possibly related to difficult teachings about eating His flesh and drinking His blood (John 6:53-58). This was confusing and disturbing for them.

How does this verse apply to leadership?

Leaders should be attentive to the reactions of their followers, especially when they express doubt or dissatisfaction. Jesus' direct approach in addressing his disciples shows the importance of open communication in resolving misunderstandings.

What does it mean to 'be offended' here?

To be 'offended' means that something is causing distress, confusion, or disbelief. The disciples were having difficulty accepting what Jesus said and found it hard to believe or accept.

How can this verse help in personal faith struggles?

When you face challenges in your faith, remember that even the closest followers of Jesus had doubts. Engaging openly with those concerns, like Jesus did here, can lead to deeper understanding and stronger faith.