it all the more. For divine vision (6:40) and transformation, see comment on 1 Jn 3:2. 6:41–43. In Exodus 16:2, Israelites grumbled before receiving manna, but here Jesus’ hearers complain even after having eaten bread. The crowd continues to hear Jesus on the wrong level, even though he clearly refers to eternal life and not literal bread. For background on Jesus coming down from heaven in addition to manna, see comment on 3:13 (especially on Wisdom’s descent; e.g., Wisdom of Solomon 9:10). 6:44.
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