King James Bible
"But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray him."
Jesus directly addresses the crowd following the bread of life discourse, acknowledging that despite witnessing his miracles and hearing his teaching, some remain in unbelief. This stark confrontation exposes the divided response to his claims of being the living bread from heaven. John emphasizes Jesus's divine omniscience, asserting that nothing about human hearts surprises him. The phrase 'from the beginning' likely refers to the start of his public ministry, underscoring that Jesus chose his disciples fully aware of their future responses. This statement distinguishes between general unbelievers in the crowd and the specific betrayer among the twelve (Judas). Jesus's foreknowledge of both groups demonstrates his sovereign control over events leading to the cross, while maintaining human responsibility for belief and betrayal.