It is written in the Prophets:This phrase indicates that Jesus is referencing the Old Testament, affirming the continuity between the Hebrew Scriptures and His teachings. The prophets often spoke of a future time when God's people would have a direct relationship with Him. This connection underscores the fulfillment of prophecy in Jesus' ministry.
Isaiah 54:13 is a specific reference, where it speaks of all children being taught by the Lord, highlighting the divine instruction that would characterize the Messianic age.
‘And they will all be taught by God.’
This prophecy emphasizes the direct teaching and revelation from God to His people, suggesting a personal and intimate relationship with the Divine. In the context of Jesus' ministry, it points to the new covenant where the Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in teaching believers (John 14:26). This teaching is not limited to a select few but is available to all, indicating the inclusive nature of the Gospel. It also reflects the democratization of spiritual knowledge, moving away from reliance solely on human teachers.
Everyone who has heard the Father and learned from Him
This phrase suggests an active engagement with God's revelation. Hearing and learning from the Father implies a process of spiritual discernment and understanding that goes beyond mere intellectual knowledge. It involves a heart open to God's voice, as seen in the parables of Jesus where hearing is often linked to understanding and obedience (Matthew 13:9-16). This also connects to the idea of being drawn by the Father, as mentioned earlier inJohn 6:44, indicating divine initiative in the process of coming to faith.
comes to Me—
The culmination of being taught by God and learning from the Father is coming to Jesus. This underscores the centrality of Christ in God's plan of salvation. It affirms that true understanding and relationship with God lead one to Jesus, who is the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6). This statement also highlights the exclusivity of Christ as the mediator between God and humanity, fulfilling the role of the promised Messiah who reconciles people to God.
Persons / Places / Events
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Jesus ChristThe speaker of this verse, Jesus is addressing the crowd, explaining the divine nature of His mission and the necessity of divine teaching for understanding and coming to Him.
2.
The ProphetsRefers to the Old Testament prophets whose writings Jesus quotes, indicating the fulfillment of prophecy in His teaching and mission.
3.
The Father (God)The one who teaches and draws people to Jesus, emphasizing the divine initiative in salvation.
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The CrowdThe audience to whom Jesus is speaking, which includes His disciples and others who are questioning His teachings.
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CapernaumThe location where Jesus delivers this discourse, a significant place in His ministry.
Teaching Points
Divine Initiative in SalvationSalvation begins with God. It is God who draws people to Jesus, emphasizing His sovereignty and grace in the process of salvation.
The Role of ScriptureJesus uses the Old Testament to validate His teachings, showing the importance of Scripture in understanding God's plan and promises.
Hearing and Learning from GodTrue understanding and coming to Jesus require being taught by God, which involves a heart open to His Word and Spirit.
Fulfillment of ProphecyJesus fulfills the prophecies of the Old Testament, affirming His identity as the Messiah and the continuity of God's redemptive plan.
Personal Relationship with GodThe New Covenant promises a direct, personal relationship with God, where believers are taught by Him and know Him intimately.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1.What is the meaning of John 6:45?
2.How does John 6:45 emphasize the importance of being taught by God?
3.What role does listening to the Father play in understanding John 6:45?
4.How does Isaiah 54:13 connect with the teachings in John 6:45?
5.How can you apply being "taught by God" in your daily life?
6.What steps can you take to better "listen and learn from the Father"?
7.How does John 6:45 support the concept of divine teaching and revelation?
8.What does John 6:45 imply about the necessity of being taught by God?
9.How does John 6:45 relate to the idea of predestination in Christianity?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from John 6?
11.What similarities exist between Moses and Jesus?
12.Is human will truly free or predetermined?
13.If Jesus and the Father are 'one' (John 10:30), doesn't that conflict with strict monotheism elsewhere in Scripture?
14.If Isaiah 45:7 claims God creates both light and darkness, does this contradict other passages suggesting evil originates solely from humanity or Satan?What Does John 6:45 Mean
It is written in the Prophets“It is written in the Prophets: ‘And they will all be taught by God.’ ” (John 6:45a)
• Jesus roots His claim in the authoritative prophetic writings, affirming their reliability (Isaiah 54:13;Jeremiah 31:33–34).
• By quoting Scripture, He shows that His teaching is not novel but the fulfillment of God’s long-promised plan (Luke 24:25–27).
• The plural “Prophets” reminds us that multiple voices across Israel’s history anticipated a day when God Himself would instruct His people.
And they will all be taught by God“And they will all be taught by God.” (John 6:45b)
• God personally assumes the role of Teacher, just as He did at Sinai (Exodus 20:1) and promises to do in the new covenant (Jeremiah 31:34).
• This divine instruction is universal—“all.” It points forward to Pentecost, when the Spirit is poured out on all flesh (Acts 2:17), and echoes1 Thessalonians 4:9, “You yourselves have been taught by God to love one another.”
• Divine teaching is intimate and internal, replacing merely external observance with heart transformation (Ezekiel 36:26–27).
Everyone who has heard the Father“Everyone who has heard the Father…” (John 6:45c)
• Hearing involves receptive faith (Romans 10:17: “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ”).
• Jesus contrasts true listening with the hard-heartedness of those who heard His voice yet refused to believe (John 5:37–38).
•Hebrews 1:1–2 underscores that the same Father who once spoke through the prophets now speaks definitively through His Son.
And learned from Him“…and learned from Him…” (John 6:45d)
• Learning from the Father implies humble submission, like the psalmist who prays, “Make me know Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths” (Psalm 25:4–5).
•Proverbs 2:6 reminds us that “the LORD gives wisdom,” so genuine understanding is a gift, not mere intellectual effort.
•1 John 2:27 speaks of the Spirit’s anointing that “teaches you about all things,” confirming the inward work God does in His children.
Comes to Me“…comes to Me.” (John 6:45e)
• The inevitable result of divine teaching is movement toward Jesus, for the Father draws people to His Son (John 6:37, 44).
• Jesus alone is the way to the Father (John 14:6); every lesson God imparts directs us to Christ.
•Matthew 11:28 invites, “Come to Me, all you who are weary,” illustrating the open-armed welcome extended to every learner who responds.
•Acts 16:14 offers a living example: “The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message,” showing that coming to Jesus is grace-enabled from start to finish.
summaryJohn 6:45 weaves prophecy, divine initiative, and personal response into a single thread: God Himself promised to teach His people, and He fulfills that promise by drawing every receptive heart to Jesus. Those who truly hear and learn from the Father do not remain at a distance; they come, trust, and find life in the Son.
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It is written in the prophets . .--
i.e., in the Book of the Prophets. (Comp.
Matthew 2:23;
Mark 1:2;
Acts 7:42;
Acts 13:40.) The immediate reference is to the LXX. translation of
Isaiah 54:13, but the same thought runs through other passages of the prophets, as
Jeremiah 31:34, and
Joel 3:1et seq. . . .
Verse 45. -
It is written in the prophets; either in the division of Scripture called "the prophets," or because the substance of the statement is found to pervade the prophets, and to receive express, if not literal, utterance in
Isaiah 54:13. The prophet, on describing the glorious triumphs of the Servant of the Lord in his new kingdom, added (LXX.),
Καὶ πάντας τοὺς υἰοὺς σουδιδακτοὺς Θεοῦ καὶ ἐν πολλῇ εἰρήνη τὰ τέκνασου, "And all thy sons [I will make] to be taught of God, and in much [great] peace thy children" (cf. also
Jeremiah 31. [LXX., 38.] 34, for the same thought in other words). Godet suggests that the former passage was in the
haphtora, from the prophets - the lesson for the day. If the discourse was uttered in the synagogue of Capernaum, this is not impossible. At all events, the "and" (
καὶ) which here follows suggests that the quotation is taken from Isaiah. And they shall all be taught of God;
i.
e. direct teaching by God is the prime requisite of any spiritual apprehension, even of the mysteries of Christ the Revealer. This solemn truth is affirmed by the entire history of Christ. The vision of his majesty, even contact with his ineffable love, the sight of his humiliation and of the shedding of his precious blood, did not, by any necessarily acting law of mind, induce faith. Divine teaching by the Spirit of the Father and Son is the preliminary (see notes on John 16:5-8, on the mission of the Comforter) to believing on Christ. "Taught of God" (
διδακτοὶ Θεοῦ), translated in Vulgate,
docibiles Dei (cf.
1 Thessalonians 4:9), means more than the reception of one lesson in the school of God, and suggests a prolonged experience and a rich communion between the Teacher and the taught.
Everyone (therefore) [
πᾶς, referring to the
πάντες of ver. 45
a, and to the quotation, is not so much every human being, as the "all" of the Messianic kingdom - the "all" of God's "sons" and "
children "]
that hath heardfromthe Father, and hath learned (
of him)
,cometh unto me. Hearing may end in heedlessness, even when the Lord God Almighty speaks with us. His revelations at great epochs, his inner voice at special moments in our religious history, may be disregarded. The voice of God may be heard, yet not obeyed; the voice of conscience and revelation and inspiration, the sacred monitions and warnings of the heart, may all be slighted. But every one that hath heard the Father, and has also accepted the lesson - has felt the Divine drawing; being willing to do the will of the Father, he knows of the doctrine, whether it be of God, and he comes to Christ. Later on, Christ said, "Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice." It is one thing to "hear," another to "learn," another to "come." These three stages still further illumine the "drawing" of the Father, and the method which the Father has adopted of so giving men to Christ that he may ultimately fold them in his arms and press them to his heart. Lest, however, the hearers of Jesus, then or now, should conclude that the kind of direct teaching of which the prophets spake, and which he endorsed, was of that immediate kind which himself enjoyed, and which alone justifies this language, he continued -
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek
It isἔστιν(estin)Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510:I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.writtenγεγραμμένον(gegrammenon)Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 1125:A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe.inἐν(en)Preposition
Strong's 1722:In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.theτοῖς(tois)Article - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.Prophets:προφήταις(prophētais)Noun - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4396:From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet.‘AndΚαὶ(Kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.they will all beἔσονται(esontai)Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1510:I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.taughtδιδακτοὶ(didaktoi)Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1318:Taught, instructed. From didasko; instructed, or communicated by teaching.by God.’Θεοῦ(Theou)Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316:A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.Everyoneπᾶς(pas)Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3956:All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.whoὁ(ho)Article - Nominative 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.has heardἀκούσας(akousas)Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 191:To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.theτοῦ(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.FatherΠατρὸς(Patros)Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3962:Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.learnedμαθὼν(mathōn)Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3129:Prolongation from a primary verb, another form of which, matheo, is used as an alternate in certain tenses; to learn.from [Him]παρὰ(para)Preposition
Strong's 3844:Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of.comesἔρχεται(erchetai)Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2064:To come, go.toπρὸς(pros)Preposition
Strong's 4314:To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.Me—ἐμέ(eme)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473:I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.
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