Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away?
Jesus turned to his twelve closest friends and asked, 'Are you going to leave me too?'
Even Jesus felt the sting of people walking away and wondered if his closest friends would stick around.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, Jesus had just delivered a profound teaching about Himself as the Bread of Life, which many of His followers found too demanding and misunderstood, leading them to abandon Him. This question was directed to the twelve apostles amid growing opposition during His ministry in Galilee, testing their resolve after a large crowd of disciples had already walked away. It reflects the challenges Jesus faced as His message divided people based on true faith versus superficial interest.
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