John 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.

It is {G2076} written {G1125} in {G1722} the prophets {G4396}, And {G2532} they shall be {G2071} all {G3956} taught {G1318} of God {G2316}. Every man {G3956} therefore {G3767} that hath heard {G191}, and {G2532} hath learned {G3129} of {G3844} the Father {G3962}, cometh {G2064} unto {G4314} me {G3165}.

It is written in the Prophets, ‘They will all be taught by Adonai.’ Everyone who listens to the Father and learns from him comes to me.

It is written in the Prophets: ‘And they will all be taught by God.’ Everyone who has heard the Father and learned from Him comes to Me—

It is written in the prophets, And they shall all be taught of God. Every one that hath heard from the Father, and hath learned, cometh unto me.

Commentary

Context

John 6:45 is part of Jesus' profound "Bread of Life" discourse, delivered in Capernaum after He miraculously fed the five thousand. In this discourse, Jesus presents Himself as the true spiritual nourishment for eternal life. The verse immediately follows Jesus' declaration in John 6:44 that no man can come to Him unless the Father draws him. Here, Jesus further clarifies the nature of this divine drawing and how it manifests as spiritual understanding.

Key Themes

  • Divine Instruction: The core message is that true spiritual understanding and salvation are not merely human endeavors but are divinely imparted. The phrase "taught of God" emphasizes that God Himself is the ultimate teacher of spiritual truths.
  • God's Initiative in Salvation: This verse reinforces the idea that coming to Christ is a result of God's prior work in an individual's heart, echoing the concept of the Father drawing people to His Son. It highlights God's sovereign role in revealing Himself and leading people to faith.
  • Fulfillment of Prophecy: Jesus validates His claim by referencing the Old Testament prophets, specifically alluding to Isaiah 54:13, which speaks of all God's children being taught by the Lord. This demonstrates the continuity of God's plan throughout history and confirms Jesus' identity as the promised Messiah.
  • The Result: Coming to Christ: The divine teaching leads directly to a saving relationship with Jesus. To "hear" and "learn" from the Father means to respond to His revelation and, consequently, to believe in and follow Christ.

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "taught of God" (Greek: didaktoi Theou) signifies those who are directly instructed by God. It implies an internal, spiritual teaching that goes beyond mere intellectual assent, leading to genuine understanding and faith. The combination of "heard" (akouo) and "learned" (manthano) suggests not just passive reception but active comprehension and assimilation of divine truth, resulting in a transformative encounter.

Practical Application

This verse offers profound insights for believers and seekers today:

  • Seek Divine Teaching: It encourages us to earnestly seek God's instruction through His Word, prayer, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, recognizing that true spiritual insight comes from Him (1 John 2:27).
  • Trust God's Initiative: It reminds believers that their faith is not solely a product of their own will but is enabled by God's gracious work in their lives. This fosters humility and reliance on God's power.
  • The Centrality of Christ: Ultimately, all divine teaching points to Jesus Christ as the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6). True learning from the Father always leads to a saving relationship with Him.
  • Evangelism and Dependence: For those sharing the Gospel, this verse highlights the need to depend on God to open hearts and minds, as true conversion is a work of divine revelation and drawing, not just human persuasion.
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Cross-References

  • Isaiah 54:13

    And all thy children [shall be] taught of the LORD; and great [shall be] the peace of thy children.

  • Jeremiah 31:33

    But this [shall be] the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people.

  • Jeremiah 31:34

    And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.

  • Hebrews 10:16

    This [is] the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them;

  • Hebrews 8:10

    For this [is] the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people:

  • Hebrews 8:11

    And they shall not teach every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for all shall know me, from the least to the greatest.

  • 1 Thessalonians 4:9

    ¶ But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another.
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