John 6:45
It is written in the Prophets, ‘And they will all be taught by God.’ Everyone who has heard and learned from the Father comes to me—
English Standard Version (ESV)
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This verse isn't just saying God teaches everyone; it's linking that divine teaching directly to coming to Jesus. It highlights that when God truly "teaches" someone, the inevitable result is them "hearing" and "learning" from the Father, which then naturally leads them to Jesus.
Jesus is responding to the grumbling of the Jewish crowd, who are questioning his claim to be the bread that came down from heaven, based on his humble earthly origins. He explains that no one can come to him unless the Father draws them, and then quotes from the Prophets to show that this divine drawing and teaching is promised by God.
Ever feel like something is pulling you towards Jesus, even when you don't understand why? It's not just random; it's divine intervention.
Jesus explains in verse 44 that 'No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him.' This isn't about force, but a gentle, irresistible persuasion from God. It’s like God’s hand nudging your heart and mind, making you receptive to who Jesus is. This divine drawing is the necessary first step, preparing you to truly hear and learn.
It's a profound mystery: God's initiative meets human response. You can't force yourself to believe, but when God draws you, your will becomes aligned with His, and you want to come. This drawing is a gift, not something earned.
What if the best education you'll ever receive isn't in a classroom, but directly from God Himself?
The verse quotes the Prophets, saying, 'And they will all be taught by God.' This isn't about acquiring more information, but about a deep, internal impartation of truth. God Himself is the teacher, and His Word and Spirit illuminate our understanding in a way no human teacher can.
When the text says, 'Everyone who has heard and learned from the Father comes to me,' it highlights the effectiveness of this divine instruction. Those taught by God don't just passively receive; they actively 'hear' (pay attention, discern) and 'learn' (internalize, apply). This learning process leads them directly to Jesus, recognizing Him as the ultimate truth they've been taught to seek.
Understand the original words
prophētai · Greek Noun
The authoritative body of Old Testament prophetic writings, viewed by the New Testament authors as the inspired Word of God.
didaktos · Greek Adjective
Referring to the inner, spiritual transformation by the Holy Spirit whereby God imparts divine knowledge and understanding of the truth to the believer.
This is the primary Old Testament passage Jesus is quoting, highlighting God's direct instruction to His people as central to their relationship with Him and their understanding of His will.
Jeremiah 31:33-34This passage echoes the theme of an inward, personal relationship with God where His law is written on the heart, reinforcing the idea that divine teaching is transformative and internal, not just external rules.
1 Thessalonians 4:9Paul uses the concept of being 'taught by God' to emphasize that genuine love for one another doesn't need to be written down, connecting the internal teaching of God to practical outworking in believers' lives.
Hebrews 8:10-11This New Testament passage directly quotes Jeremiah 31, further emphasizing that under the new covenant, God's people will be taught by Him directly, leading to a profound knowledge of God and obedience.
calvinJohn 6:41-45: "The Jews then murmured at him, because he said, I am the bread which came down from heaven."
- The Jews therefore murmured concerning him, because he said, I am the bread which have come down from heaven. 42. And they said, Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How therefore doth he say, I have come down from heaven? 43. Jesus therefore answered, and said to them, Murmur not among yourselves. 44. No man can come to me, unless the Father, who hat…
bengelJohn 6:45: "It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me."
John 6:45 . Γεγραμμένον , written ) He refutes the Jews who abused Scripture , John 6:31 , “Our fathers did eat manna, as it is written .” etc.— καὶ ἔσονται πάντες διδακτοὶ τοῦ Θεοῦ ) Isaiah 54:13 , Septuag. καὶ πάντας τοὺς υἱούς σου διδακτοὺς Θεοῦ : “All thy children shall be taught of the Lord,” [Engl. Vers.]— πάντες , all ) Henc…
This verse isn't just saying God teaches everyone; it's linking that divine teaching directly to coming to Jesus. It highlights that when God truly "teaches" someone, the inevitable result is them "hearing" and "learning" from the Father, which then naturally leads them to Jesus.
Jesus is responding to the grumbling of the Jewish crowd, who are questioning his claim to be the bread that came down from heaven, based on his humble earthly origins. He explains that no one can come to him unless the Father draws them, and then quotes from the Prophets to show that this divine drawing and teaching is promised by God.
Jesus is responding to the grumbling of the Jewish crowd, who are questioning his claim to be the bread that came down from heaven, based on his humble earthly origins. He explains that no one can come to him unless the Father draws them, and then quotes from the Prophets to show that this divine drawing and teaching is promised by God.
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"It is written in the Prophets, ‘And they will all be taught by God.’ Everyone who has heard and learned from the Father comes to me—" — This verse isn't just saying God teaches everyone; it's linking that divine teaching directly to coming to Jesus. It highlights that when God truly "teaches" someone, the inevitable result is them…
