Note 12 at Jn. 6:62: In this verse, Jesus is employing the same reasoning that He used when He spoke to Nicodemus (see note 7 at Jn. 3:12, p. 50). In effect, He is saying "If you find these previous statements offensive, then you will never be able to receive the fact of My ascension back to the throne of God. If you can't handle My death for the sins of the world, then you certainly can't handle My resurrection and ascension."