No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.
Nobody can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them in first. And when they do? I'll bring them back to life on the final day.
God makes the first move, and Jesus promises to finish what he started.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, this verse is part of Jesus' teaching on the Bread of Life in Capernaum, following the miracle of feeding the five thousand, where he had demonstrated his power over physical needs. Jesus is addressing a crowd that is more interested in earthly benefits than spiritual truths, using this moment to explain that human effort alone cannot lead to true faith in him. He underscores God's role in drawing people to salvation, reflecting the broader biblical theme of divine initiative in the midst of Jewish debates about messianic expectations.
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