Many therefore of his disciples, when they had heard this, said, This is an hard saying; who can hear it?

Many therefore of his disciples - His pretty constant followers, though an outer circle of them.

When they heard this, said, This is an hard saying - not merely harsh, but insufferable, as the word often means in the Old Testament.

Who can hear it? - or submit to listen to it.

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