From that [time] many of His disciples went back and walked with Him no more.

But Simon Peter answered Him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.

Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, "If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed.

strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting [them] to continue in the faith, and [saying,] "We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God."

Now the just shall live by faith; But if [anyone] draws back, My soul has no pleasure in him."

But we are not of those who draw back to perdition, but of those who believe to the saving of the soul.

They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us; but [they went out] that they might be made manifest, that none of them were of us.

Receive, please, instruction from His mouth, And lay up His words in your heart.

The fear of the LORD [is] clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the LORD [are] true [and] righteous altogether.

More to be desired [are they] than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You!

How sweet are Your words to my taste, [Sweeter] than honey to my mouth!

Therefore I love Your commandments More than gold, yes, than fine gold!

Your words were found, and I ate them, And Your word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart; For I am called by Your name, O LORD God of hosts.

But He said to them, "I have food to eat of which you do not know."

Jesus said to them, "My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work.

as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby,

And the Lord said, "Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom [his] master will make ruler over his household, to give [them their] portion of food in due season?

"the master of that servant will come on a day when he is not looking for [him,] and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in two and appoint [him] his portion with the unbelievers.