This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that anyone may eat of it and not die.
Whether this conference was with the Capernaites, in whose synagogue Christ now was, or with those who came from the other side of the sea, is not certain nor material; however, it is an instance of Christ's condescension that he gave them leave to ask him questions, and did not resent the interruption as an affront, no, not from his common hearers, though not his immediate followers.
Commenting on John 6:28-59
The Jews therefore strove among themselves,.... Fell to cavilling and disputing one among another; some understanding Christ, and others not; some being for him, and vindicated what he said; and others being against him, and who were the majority, objected, saying how can this man give us his flesh to eat?
This is the bread which cometh down from heaven, that a man may eat thereof, and not die. (p) He refers to himself when he speaks these words.