John 6:36
But I said unto you, That ye also have seen me, and believe not.
Original Language Analysis
ἀλλ'
But
G235
ἀλλ'
But
Strong's:
G235
Word #:
1 of 10
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
ὅτι
That
G3754
ὅτι
That
Strong's:
G3754
Word #:
4 of 10
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
καὶ
also
G2532
καὶ
also
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
5 of 10
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἑωράκατέ
have seen
G3708
ἑωράκατέ
have seen
Strong's:
G3708
Word #:
6 of 10
by extension, to attend to; by hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
καὶ
also
G2532
καὶ
also
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
8 of 10
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Cross References
John 6:26Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled.John 12:37But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:Luke 16:31And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.
Historical Context
Despite proximity to Jesus, miracles, and teaching, many who saw Him directly didn't believe (John 12:37). This sobering reality shows that physical presence with Christ doesn't guarantee faith—spiritual regeneration is required.
Questions for Reflection
- Why can people witness miracles and hear truth yet still not believe?
- What does this teach about the necessity of the Spirit's work in producing genuine faith?
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Analysis & Commentary
Jesus' statement 'ye also have seen me, and believe not' diagnoses the problem—sight without faith. They witnessed miracles, heard teaching, yet didn't truly believe. This proves that evidence alone doesn't produce saving faith; the Spirit must work internally. External witness, however compelling, requires internal transformation to produce genuine conversion.