6:66 Were these disciples who turned away from Jesus previously believers?
6:66 Were these disciples who turned away from Jesus previously believers?
No. The word disciples here is used of those who were loose followers of Jesus, not converts to the cause of Christ and His teachings, as were the twelve apostles (CP V67-69).
Only those with faith in Jesus as the Son of God and commitment to His word were true disciples (CP Jn 8:31; 13:35; 15:8).