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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/john/6.htm">New International Version</a> From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him. <a href="/nlt/john/6.htm">New Living Translation</a> At this point many of his disciples turned away and deserted him. <a href="/esv/john/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> After this many of his disciples turned back and no longer walked with him. <a href="/bsb/john/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> From that time on many of His disciples turned back and no longer walked with Him. <a href="/blb/john/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> From that time, many of His disciples departed to the back and no longer walked with Him. <a href="/kjv/john/6.htm">King James Bible</a> From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him. <a href="/nkjv/john/6.htm">New King James Version</a> From that time many of His disciples went back and walked with Him no more. <a href="/nasb_/john/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> As a result of this many of His disciples left, and would no longer walk with Him. <a href="/nasb/john/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> As a result of this many of His disciples withdrew and were not walking with Him anymore. <a href="/nasb77/john/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> As a result of this many of His disciples withdrew, and were not walking with Him anymore. <a href="/lsb/john/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> As a result of this many of His disciples went away and were not walking with Him anymore. <a href="/amp/john/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> As a result of this many of His disciples abandoned Him, and no longer walked with Him. <a href="/csb/john/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> From that moment many of his disciples turned back and no longer accompanied him. <a href="/hcsb/john/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> From that moment many of His disciples turned back and no longer accompanied Him. <a href="/asv/john/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> Upon this many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him. <a href="/cev/john/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Because of what Jesus said, many of his disciples turned their backs on him and stopped following him. <a href="/erv/john/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> Upon this many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him. <a href="/gwt/john/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus' speech made many of his disciples go back to the lives they had led before they followed Jesus. <a href="/gnt/john/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> Because of this, many of Jesus' followers turned back and would not go with him any more. <a href="/isv/john/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> As a result, many of his disciples turned back and no longer associated with him. <a href="/msb/john/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> From that time on many of His disciples turned back and no longer walked with Him. <a href="/net/john/6.htm">NET Bible</a> After this many of his disciples quit following him and did not accompany him any longer. <a href="/nheb/john/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> At this, many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him. <a href="/wbt/john/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him. <a href="/wey/john/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Thereupon many of His disciples left Him and went away, and no longer associated with Him. <a href="/web/john/6.htm">World English Bible</a> At this, many of his disciples went back and walked no more with him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> From this [time] many of His disciples went away backward, and were no longer walking with Him, <a href="/blb/john/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> From that time, many of His disciples departed to the back and no longer walked with Him. <a href="/ylt/john/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> From this time many of his disciples went away backward, and were no more walking with him, <a href="/slt/john/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> From this many of his disciples went away back, and walked no more with him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> After this many of his disciples went back; and walked no more with him. <a href="/cpdv/john/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 6:67>After this, many of his disciples went back, and they no longer walked with him. <a href="/nabre/john/6.htm">New American Bible</a> As a result of this, many [of] his disciples returned to their former way of life and no longer accompanied him. <a href="/nrsvce/john/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Because of this many of his disciples turned back and no longer went about with him.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Just because of this saying, a great many of his disciples turned away, and did not walk with him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Because of this saying, many of his disciples went back and were not walking with him.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> After this, many of his disciples went back, and walked with him no more. <a href="/godbey/john/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Moreover from this many of His disciples went back, and walked with Him no more. <a href="/haweis/john/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> From that discourse many of his disciples went away back, and no more followed him about. <a href="/mace/john/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a> From that time many of his disciples withdrew, and associated no longer with him. <a href="/wey/john/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Thereupon many of His disciples left Him and went away, and no longer associated with Him. <a href="/worrell/john/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> From this time many of His disciples went back, and walked no more with Him. <a href="/worsley/john/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> From this time many of his disciples went away, and walked no more with Him. <a href="/parallel/john/6-66.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=2241" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/john/6.htm">Peter's Confession of Faith</a> 65Then Jesus said, “This is why I told you that no one can come to Me unless the Father has granted it to him.” 66<a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: Ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">From</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: toutou (DPro-GNS) -- This; he, she, it. ">that time on</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: polloi (Adj-NMP) -- Much, many; often. ">many</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">of</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3101.htm" title="3101: mathētōn (N-GMP) -- A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.">disciples</a> <a href="/greek/565.htm" title="565: apēlthon (V-AIA-3P) -- From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively.">turned back</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3694.htm" title="3694: opisō (Adv) -- Behind, after; back, backwards. From the same as opisthen with enclitic of direction; to the back, i.e. Aback."></a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3765.htm" title="3765: ouketi (Adv) -- No longer, no more. Also ouk eti from ou and eti; not yet, no longer.">no longer</a> <a href="/greek/4043.htm" title="4043: periepatoun (V-IIA-3P) -- From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow.">walked</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: met’ (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">with</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him.</a> 67So Jesus asked the Twelve, “Do you want to leave too?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/15-6.htm">John 15:6</a> If anyone does not remain in Me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers. Such branches are gathered up, thrown into the fire, and burned. <a href="/1_john/2-19.htm">1 John 2:19</a> They went out from us, but they did not belong to us. For if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us. But their departure made it clear that none of them belonged to us. <a href="/matthew/13-20.htm">Matthew 13:20-21</a> The seed sown on rocky ground is the one who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. / But since he has no root, he remains for only a season. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away. <a href="/hebrews/6-4.htm">Hebrews 6:4-6</a> It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, / who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age— / and then have fallen away—to be restored to repentance, because they themselves are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting Him to open shame. <a href="/luke/8-13.htm">Luke 8:13</a> The seeds on rocky ground are those who hear the word and receive it with joy, but they have no root. They believe for a season, but in the time of testing, they fall away. <a href="/2_timothy/4-10.htm">2 Timothy 4:10</a> because Demas, in his love of this world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia. <a href="/matthew/24-10.htm">Matthew 24:10</a> At that time many will fall away and will betray and hate one another, <a href="/mark/4-16.htm">Mark 4:16-17</a> Some are like the seeds sown on rocky ground. They hear the word and at once receive it with joy. / But they themselves have no root, and they remain for only a season. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away. <a href="/2_peter/2-20.htm">2 Peter 2:20-22</a> If indeed they have escaped the corruption of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, only to be entangled and overcome by it again, their final condition is worse than it was at first. / It would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness than to have known it and then to turn away from the holy commandment passed on to them. / Of them the proverbs are true: “A dog returns to its vomit,” and, “A sow that is washed goes back to her wallowing in the mud.” <a href="/galatians/5-4.htm">Galatians 5:4</a> You who are trying to be justified by the law have been severed from Christ; you have fallen away from grace. <a href="/hebrews/10-38.htm">Hebrews 10:38-39</a> But My righteous one will live by faith; and if he shrinks back, I will take no pleasure in him.” / But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls. <a href="/matthew/7-21.htm">Matthew 7:21-23</a> Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven. / Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ / Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’ <a href="/1_timothy/4-1.htm">1 Timothy 4:1</a> Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons, <a href="/jeremiah/17-5.htm">Jeremiah 17:5</a> This is what the LORD says: “Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind, who makes mere flesh his strength and turns his heart from the LORD. <a href="/isaiah/29-13.htm">Isaiah 29:13</a> Therefore the Lord said: “These people draw near to Me with their mouths and honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship of Me is but rules taught by men.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.of his.<a href="/john/6-60.htm">John 6:60</a> Many therefore of his disciples, when they had heard this, said, This is an hard saying; who can hear it?<a href="/john/8-31.htm">John 8:31</a> Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;<a href="/zephaniah/1-6.htm">Zephaniah 1:6</a> And them that are turned back from the LORD; and those that have not sought the LORD, nor inquired for him.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/5-14.htm">Anymore</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-4.htm">Associated</a> <a href="/luke/17-31.htm">Backward</a> <a href="/john/6-61.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/john/2-9.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/john/6-2.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/john/4-42.htm">Longer</a> <a href="/john/4-38.htm">Result</a> <a href="/john/6-14.htm">Thereupon</a> <a href="/john/6-35.htm">Time</a> <a href="/john/5-16.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/john/5-9.htm">Walked</a> <a href="/john/6-19.htm">Walking</a> <a href="/john/6-15.htm">Withdrew</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/14-19.htm">Anymore</a> <a href="/acts/21-26.htm">Associated</a> <a href="/john/18-6.htm">Backward</a> <a href="/john/7-3.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/john/18-6.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/john/11-31.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/john/11-54.htm">Longer</a> <a href="/john/12-19.htm">Result</a> <a href="/john/8-59.htm">Thereupon</a> <a href="/john/7-6.htm">Time</a> <a href="/john/9-17.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/john/7-1.htm">Walked</a> <a href="/john/7-1.htm">Walking</a> <a href="/john/10-39.htm">Withdrew</a><div class="vheading2">John 6</div>1. <a href="/john/6-1.htm">Jesus feeds five thousand men with five loaves and two fishes.</a> 15. <a href="/john/6-15.htm">Thereupon the people would have made him king;</a> 16. <a href="/john/6-16.htm">but withdrawing himself, he walks on the sea to his disciples;</a> 26. <a href="/john/6-26.htm">reproves the people flocking after him, and all the fleshly hearers of his word;</a> 32. <a href="/john/6-32.htm">declares himself to be the bread of life to believers.</a> 66. <a href="/john/6-66.htm">Many disciples depart from him.</a> 68. <a href="/john/6-68.htm">Peter confesses him.</a> 70. <a href="/john/6-70.htm">Judas is a devil.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>From that time on This phrase indicates a pivotal moment in Jesus' ministry. The context is the aftermath of Jesus' teaching on being the Bread of Life, which was difficult for many to accept. This teaching followed the miraculous feeding of the 5,000, a sign that pointed to Jesus as the sustainer of life. The phrase suggests a turning point where the crowd's enthusiasm waned due to the challenging nature of His message.many of His disciples The term "disciples" here refers not only to the Twelve Apostles but to a broader group of followers who had been accompanying Jesus. These individuals were initially attracted by His miracles and teachings. The use of "many" highlights that a significant number of these followers were unable to accept the deeper spiritual truths Jesus was revealing, distinguishing between mere followers and true believers.turned back This indicates a physical and spiritual departure. The Greek word used here implies a decisive action of leaving or withdrawing. It reflects a rejection of Jesus' teachings and a return to their previous way of life. This turning back is symbolic of a lack of faith and understanding, reminiscent of Israel's frequent turning away from God in the Old Testament.and no longer walked with Him Walking with Jesus is a metaphor for discipleship and fellowship. To "walk with Him" implies a continuous, committed relationship. The decision to no longer walk with Him signifies a complete severance of that relationship. This phrase underscores the cost of true discipleship, which requires acceptance of Jesus' identity and mission, even when it is difficult to understand or accept. This moment foreshadows the ultimate rejection Jesus would face, culminating in His crucifixion, and serves as a call to evaluate one's own commitment to following Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> Central figure in the passage, whose teachings and claims about being the "bread of life" led to a division among His followers. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> A broader group of followers beyond the Twelve Apostles, many of whom struggled with Jesus' teachings and chose to leave. 3. <a href="/topical/c/capernaum.htm">Capernaum</a> The location where Jesus delivered the discourse on the bread of life, which is the context for this verse. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_twelve_apostles.htm">The Twelve Apostles</a> The core group of Jesus' followers who remained with Him despite the challenging teachings. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_bread_of_life_discourse.htm">The Bread of Life Discourse</a> The event where Jesus explained that He is the spiritual sustenance necessary for eternal life, leading to the departure of many disciples.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_discipleship.htm">The Cost of Discipleship</a> Following Jesus requires commitment, even when His teachings are difficult to understand or accept. True discipleship involves perseverance. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_discernment.htm">Spiritual Discernment</a> Believers are called to seek understanding and discernment through prayer and study of the Word, especially when faced with challenging teachings. <a href="/topical/f/faith_and_commitment.htm">Faith and Commitment</a> The departure of many disciples highlights the importance of a deep, personal commitment to Christ, beyond superficial belief. <a href="/topical/t/testing_of_faith.htm">Testing of Faith</a> Trials and difficult teachings can serve as a test of faith, revealing the true nature of one's commitment to Jesus. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_support.htm">Community and Support</a> Remaining in fellowship with other believers can provide strength and encouragement to persevere in faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 6</a> <a href="/q/why_did_jesus_walk_on_water.htm">Why did Jesus perform the miracle of walking on water?</a> <a href="/q/key_themes_in_john.htm">What are key themes in the Book of John?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_faith_and_trust_differ.htm">What does walking in the Spirit entail?</a> <a href="/q/why_hasn't_god_revealed_himself_scientifically.htm">Why has God never revealed Himself in an undeniable, scientifically testable way?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(66) From that time.--The addition of the word "time" has given a definite and questionable meaning to the Greek, which is indefinite. "From that" probably means on that account, because of the words He had spoken. The actual departure was the result of the teaching, which tested their faith and found it wanting, and was at that time, not gradually from that time onwards. (Comp. Note on <a href="/john/19-12.htm" title="And from thereafter Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If you let this man go, you are not Caesar's friend: whoever makes himself a king speaks against Caesar.">John 19:12</a>.)Many of his disciples.--Co-extensive with the same term in <a href="/john/6-60.htm" title="Many therefore of his disciples, when they had heard this, said, This is an hard saying; who can hear it?">John 6:60</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 66. - Upon this (ἐκ τούτου; cf. ἐξ οῦ, equivalent to qua propter). Not "from that time forwards," not a gradual thinning down or departure of some disciples, one today and another tomorrow, but a kind of rush and stampede took place. Those who a few hours before were ready to call him their Messianic King, were entirely disenchanted. The claims of Christ were so profoundly different from what they anticipated that upon this many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him. The fascination those felt who had seen some of the excellences of Jesus led them to put themselves at his disposal, to wait upon him, to desert their ordinary occupations. Hence part of the phraseology of redemption was derived from the method of Christ. Men "came" to him; they "followed" him; they "walked" with him; they could "go back," desert, forsake their Lord. These actions of his first disciples have created the vocabulary of the kingdom of God. Christ's teaching tested as well as attracted men. There was a repellent force as well as an infinite fascination. He sifted as well as saved. The very deeds and words that broke some hearts into penitence roused impatient and angry remonstrance in others. There is seen in this Gospel a continual departure and a deepening faith. <a href="/commentaries/john/6-66.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>From Ἐκ (Ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. that [time on], τούτου (toutou) Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. many πολλοὶ (polloi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. of ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. disciples μαθητῶν (mathētōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3101.htm">Strong's 3101: </a> A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil. turned back ἀπῆλθον (apēlthon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_565.htm">Strong's 565: </a> From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. no longer οὐκέτι (ouketi) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3765.htm">Strong's 3765: </a> No longer, no more. Also ouk eti from ou and eti; not yet, no longer. walked περιεπάτουν (periepatoun) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4043.htm">Strong's 4043: </a> From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow. with μετ’ (met’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. Him. αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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