Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He went on to say, “This is why I told you that no one can come to me unless the Father has enabled them.” New Living Translation Then he said, “That is why I said that people can’t come to me unless the Father gives them to me.” English Standard Version And he said, “This is why I told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted him by the Father.” Berean Standard Bible Then Jesus said, “This is why I told you that no one can come to Me unless the Father has granted it to him.” Berean Literal Bible And He was saying, “Because of this, I have said to you⁺ that no one is able to come to Me unless it shall have been given to him from the Father.” King James Bible And he said, Therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto me, except it were given unto him of my Father. New King James Version And He said, “Therefore I have said to you that no one can come to Me unless it has been granted to him by My Father.” New American Standard Bible And He was saying, “For this reason I have told you that no one can come to Me unless it has been granted him from the Father.” NASB 1995 And He was saying, “For this reason I have said to you, that no one can come to Me unless it has been granted him from the Father.” NASB 1977 And He was saying, “For this reason I have said to you, that no one can come to Me, unless it has been granted him from the Father.” Legacy Standard Bible And He was saying, “For this reason I have said to you, that no one can come to Me unless it has been granted him from the Father.” Amplified Bible And He was saying, “This is the reason why I have told you that no one can come to Me unless it has been granted him [that is, unless he is enabled to do so] by the Father.” Berean Annotated Bible Then Jesus said, “This is why I told you⁺ that no one can come to Me unless the Father has granted it to him. Christian Standard Bible He said, “This is why I told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted to him by the Father.” Holman Christian Standard Bible He said, “This is why I told you that no one can come to Me unless it is granted to him by the Father.” American Standard Version And he said, For this cause have I said unto you, that no man can come unto me, except it be given unto him of the Father. Contemporary English Version Then Jesus said, "You cannot come to me, unless the Father makes you want to come. That is why I have told these things to all of you." English Revised Version And he said, For this cause have I said unto you, that no man can come unto me, except it be given unto him of the Father. GOD'S WORD® Translation So he added, "That is why I told you that people cannot come to me unless the Father provides the way." Good News Translation And he added, "This is the very reason I told you that no people can come to me unless the Father makes it possible for them to do so." International Standard Version So he said, "That's why I told you that no one can come to me unless it be granted him by the Father." NET Bible So Jesus added, "Because of this I told you that no one can come to me unless the Father has allowed him to come." New Heart English Bible He said, "For this cause have I said to you that no one can come to me, unless it is given to him by the Father." Webster's Bible Translation And he said, Therefore I said to you, that no man can come to me, except it were given to him by my Father. Weymouth New Testament So He added, "That is why I told you that no one can come to me unless it be granted him by the Father." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen Jesus said, “This is why I told you that no one can come to Me unless My Father has granted it to him.” World English Bible He said, “For this cause I have said to you that no one can come to me, unless it is given to him by my Father.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand He said, “Because of this I have said to you, No one is able to come to Me if it may not have been given him from My Father.” Berean Literal Bible And He was saying, “Because of this, I have said to you⁺ that no one is able to come to Me unless it shall have been given to him from the Father.” Young's Literal Translation and he said, 'Because of this I have said to you -- No one is able to come unto me, if it may not have been given him from my Father.' Smith's Literal Translation And he said, Therefore have I said to you, that no one can come to me, except it be given him of my Father. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he said: Therefore did I say to you, that no man can come to me, unless it be given him by my Father. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible And he said, “For this reason I have told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted him by my Father.” New Revised Standard Version And he said, “For this reason I have told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted by the Father.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he said to them, For this reason I have told you that no man can come to me, unless it is given to him by my Father. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And he said to them, “Because of this, I said to you that no man can come to me unless it has been given to him from my Father.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd he said: For this reason I said to you: No one can come to me unless it be given him from my Father. Godbey New Testament And He said, Haweis New Testament And he said, Therefore have I informed you, That no man can come to me, except it be given him of my Father. Mace New Testament and he said, therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto me, except it were given unto him of my father. Weymouth New Testament So He added, "That is why I told you that no one can come to me unless it be granted him by the Father." Worrell New Testament And He said, Worsley New Testament and He said,) Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Many Disciples Turn Back…64However, there are some of you who do not believe.” (For Jesus had known from the beginning which of them did not believe and who would betray Him.) 65Then Jesus said, “This is why I told you that no one can come to Me unless the Father has granted it to him.” 66From that time on many of His disciples turned back and no longer walked with Him.… Cross References Then Jesus said, Matthew 11:25-27 At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. / Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight. / All things have been entrusted to Me by My Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him. Luke 10:21-22 At that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight. / All things have been entrusted to Me by My Father. No one knows who the Son is except the Father, and no one knows who the Father is except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him.” John 17:2-3 For You granted Him authority over all people, so that He may give eternal life to all those You have given Him. / Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent. “This is why I told you John 12:49-50 I have not spoken on My own, but the Father who sent Me has commanded Me what to say and how to say it. / And I know that His command leads to eternal life. So I speak exactly what the Father has told Me to say.” John 8:28-29 So Jesus said, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am He, and that I do nothing on My own, but speak exactly what the Father has taught Me. / He who sent Me is with Me. He has not left Me alone, because I always do what pleases Him.” John 7:16-17 “My teaching is not My own,” Jesus replied. “It comes from Him who sent Me. / If anyone desires to do His will, he will know whether My teaching is from God or whether I speak on My own. that no one can come to Me Romans 3:11-12 There is no one who understands, no one who seeks God. / All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one.” Romans 8:7-8 because the mind of the flesh is hostile to God: It does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. / Those controlled by the flesh cannot please God. 1 Corinthians 2:14 The natural man does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. For they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned. unless the Father has granted it to him.” Philippians 1:29 For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him, Acts 16:14 Among those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message. Acts 13:48 When the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and glorified the word of the Lord, and all who were appointed for eternal life believed. John 6:44 “No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day. John 3:27 John replied, “A man can receive only what is given him from heaven. Matthew 11:27 All things have been entrusted to Me by My Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him. Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, / not by works, so that no one can boast. Treasury of Scripture And he said, Therefore said I to you, that no man can come to me, except it were given to him of my Father. that no. John 6:37,44,45 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out… John 10:16,26,27 And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd… John 12:37-41 But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him: … Jump to Previous Able Added Cause Enabled Except Granted Power Reason UnlessJump to Next Able Added Cause Enabled Except Granted Power Reason UnlessJohn 6 1. Jesus feeds five thousand men with five loaves and two fishes.15. Thereupon the people would have made him king; 16. but withdrawing himself, he walks on the sea to his disciples; 26. reproves the people flocking after him, and all the fleshly hearers of his word; 32. declares himself to be the bread of life to believers. 66. Many disciples depart from him. 68. Peter confesses him. 70. Judas is a devil. Then Jesus said, This phrase indicates a continuation of a discourse. Jesus is speaking to His disciples and followers after performing the miracle of feeding the 5,000 and walking on water. The context is crucial as it follows a series of teachings where Jesus explains His identity as the Bread of Life. This setting is in Capernaum, a significant location for Jesus' ministry, where He often taught in the synagogue. “This is why I told you that no one can come to Me unless the Father has granted it to him.” Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is teaching about the necessity of divine enablement for coming to Him. 2. The Father Refers to God the Father, who grants the ability to come to Jesus. 3. Disciples The broader group of followers who are listening to Jesus' teaching, some of whom struggle with His message. 4. Capernaum The location where Jesus delivered this teaching, a town on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee. 5. The Bread of Life Discourse The larger context of John 6, where Jesus explains that He is the bread of life, essential for spiritual sustenance. Teaching Points Divine Initiative in SalvationSalvation begins with God. It is the Father who grants the ability to come to Jesus, underscoring the grace and sovereignty of God in the process of salvation. Human Inability and Dependence on God Humans, in their natural state, are unable to come to Jesus on their own. This truth calls for humility and a recognition of our dependence on God's grace. The Role of Faith and Obedience While God initiates, humans are called to respond in faith and obedience. This response is evidence of the Father’s work in an individual's heart. Assurance of Salvation Believers can find assurance in knowing that their coming to Christ is a result of the Father's granting, providing confidence in their salvation. The Mystery of God's Sovereignty and Human Responsibility This passage invites believers to trust in the mystery of God's sovereignty while actively engaging in their faith journey. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of John 6:65?2. How does John 6:65 emphasize God's role in drawing people to Christ? 3. What does "no one can come to Me" reveal about human ability? 4. How does John 6:65 connect with Ephesians 2:8-9 on grace and faith? 5. In what ways can we rely on God to draw others to Jesus? 6. How should John 6:65 influence our approach to evangelism and discipleship? 7. What does John 6:65 imply about human ability to choose faith without divine intervention? 8. How does John 6:65 align with the concept of predestination? 9. Why does Jesus say in John 6:65 that belief requires being granted by the Father? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from John 6? 11. What did Jesus mean by 'The Way, the Truth, the Life'? 12. If Jesus was God, why did He pray to the Father? 13. What does semi-Pelagianism mean? 14. Why did some listeners accuse Jesus of blasphemy in John 10:31-36 if he never explicitly claimed to be God by name? What Does John 6:65 Mean Then Jesus said• Jesus Himself initiates the teaching. When He speaks, He reveals the mind of God, for “the words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life” (John 6:63). • His words come amid the crowd’s grumbling over His claim to be the bread of life (John 6:52). Like His earlier statements—“Truly, truly, I tell you” (John 3:3; 5:24)—this opening signals an authoritative, non-negotiable truth. • Throughout the Gospel, every decisive moment begins with the Lord’s own voice: “I am the way and the truth and the life” (John 14:6) and “I am the Light of the world” (John 8:12). Here again, He centers the discussion on Himself as the sole source of salvation. This is why I told you • Jesus refers back to verse 44: “No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him.” He repeats Himself for emphasis, underscoring a foundational principle. • Scripture often reinforces vital truths by repetition—see Matthew 16:21 and 17:22, where Jesus twice foretells His death and resurrection. • By reminding the listeners of what He has already said, Jesus invites them to connect the dots and grasp the larger narrative of God’s redemptive plan unfolding before their eyes. no one can come to Me • The phrase highlights human inability. We are not merely reluctant; we are incapable of coming on our own. Paul echoes this: “There is no one who seeks God” (Romans 3:11) and “you were dead in your trespasses and sins” (Ephesians 2:1). • Jesus presents Himself as the only doorway to life (John 10:9). Yet without divine intervention, the door remains closed to us. • This cuts against any notion that moral effort, religious heritage, or intellectual pursuit can bridge the gap. “Apart from Me you can do nothing” (John 15:5). unless the Father has granted it to him • Salvation originates with the Father’s gracious initiative. “All that the Father gives Me will come to Me” (John 6:37). • The word granted underscores gift, not merit: “For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God” (Ephesians 2:8-9). • The pattern runs through Acts: “All who were appointed for eternal life believed” (Acts 13:48). Divine granting precedes human believing. • Yet the grant does not bypass the Son. The Father draws sinners specifically to Jesus, so that our faith rests in the crucified and risen Christ (John 12:32). • Assurance flows from this truth: the same Father who grants the coming also keeps the believer—“no one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand” (John 10:29). summary John 6:65 teaches that salvation is entirely God-initiated and Christ-centered. Left to ourselves, we cannot and will not seek Jesus. The Father lovingly overcomes that inability, granting the desire and capacity to come. Our rescue, from start to finish, is a gracious gift that magnifies the glory of God and secures unshakable confidence for all who believe. (65) No man can come unto me.--Unless the fields had been prepared it was in vain to sow the seed. No effort on the sower's part could make them receptive. The fact that they believed not, declared that their hearts were not prepared, but did not affect the goodness of the seed. This defection did not surprise Him. He had already used words which anticipated it. (Comp. Note on John 6:37; John 6:44.)It will be observed that this verse follows in the teaching of Christ immediately on the first clause of John 6:64, the second clause being a statement of the writer. Verse 65. - And he said, For this cause have I said unto you, that no man can come unto me, except it were given unto him of the Father (μου is omitted by R.T. and Tischendorf (8th edit.); the authorities seem here more equally divided); see notes on vers. 37 and 44. Christ has come completely round to the fundamental principles with which he started. The coming to him, the believing on him, the spiritual apprehension of his Divine humanity, the adoring acceptance of his precious blood, the reception of the spiritual life-giving energy which went forth from him in word, depended on the Father's "drawing" - on those fundamental characteristics of appetite and capacity to receive the grace of Christ which are subjective and are referrible to the Father's good pleasure. Christ does not give the hunger, but the bread. From the beginning he saw the presence of the appetite after that which he came to bestow. Sometimes a morbid absence of all hunger, a moribund cessation of thirst, may be and is transformed into passionate and life-saving eagerness by The sight of food. The Father gives both the hunger and the food, the sense of need and the heavenly supply. The love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord, is the drawing of the Father through the Son to himself. The drawing of the Father is the giving of souls to the Son. A fresh thought is here added. This drawing, thus interpreted, is God's gift also to the human soul The question arises - If the Lord knew, why did he choose the traitor, or call Judas into the innermost circle (see ver. 71)?Parallel Commentaries ... Greek ThenΚαὶ (Kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. [Jesus] said, ἔλεγεν (elegen) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “This τοῦτο (touto) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. is why Διὰ (Dia) Preposition Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. I told εἴρηκα (eirēka) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 2046: Probably a fuller form of rheo; an alternate for epo in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. Speak or say. you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. no one οὐδεὶς (oudeis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3762: No one, none, nothing. can δύναται (dynatai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1410: (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible. come ἐλθεῖν (elthein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 2064: To come, go. to πρός (pros) Preposition Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. Me με (me) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. unless ἐὰν (ean) Conjunction Strong's 1437: If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Father Πατρός (Patros) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3962: Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'. has granted it δεδομένον (dedomenon) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. to him.” αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. 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