John 6:43
"They said, “Isn’t this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How then does he say, ‘I have come down out of heaven’?”"
Key Reflection
The disciples' query reveals their skepticism, questioning how Jesus could claim divine origin when He was known to be a carpenter's son. This moment highlights the tension between Jesus' humble beginnings and His assertion of heavenly mission, challenging the disciples’ understanding of who He truly is.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes