KJV King James Version
These things said he in the synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum.
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John 6:59
These things said he in the synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum.
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
Jesus said this while teaching in the synagogue in Capernaum.
WEB World English Bible
He said these things in the synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum.
ASV American Standard Version
These things said he in the synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum.
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
These things he said in a synagogue, teaching in Capernaum;
Surrounding context — John 6
56 He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him.
57 As the living Father hath sent me, and I live by the Father: so he that eateth me, even he shall live by me.
58 This is that bread which came down from heaven: not as your fathers did eat manna, and are dead: he that eateth of this bread shall live for ever.
59 These things said he in the synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum.
60 Many therefore of his disciples, when they had heard [this], said, This is an hard saying; who can hear it?
61 When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples murmured at it, he said unto them, Doth this offend you?
62 [What] and if ye shall see the Son of man ascend up where he was before?
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John 6:24When the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, neither his disciples, they also took shipping, and came to Capernaum, seeking for Jesus.Proverbs 8:1-3Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?John 18:20Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.Proverbs 1:20-23Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets:Psalm 40:9-10I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest.Luke 4:31And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath days.
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