John 6:26

Translations

Modern

Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it is not because you saw these signs that you are looking for Me, but because you ate the loaves and had your fill.

Traditional

Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled.

Literal

Jesus answered them and said, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you seek Me not because you saw signs, but because you ate of the loaves and were satisfied.

Latin

Respondit eis Jesus, et dixit: Amen, amen dico vobis: quæritis me non quia vidistis signa, sed quia manducastis ex panibus et saturati estis.

Original

Greek

English

Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it is not because you saw these signs that you are looking for Me, but because you ate the loaves and had your fill.

Notes

John 6:26

The crowd had decided that Jesus was a prophet. They even wanted to use him for their own political goals (see 6:15).

However, they did not understand the true meaning of the miracle. They focused on the bread and the signs.

Jesus then explained what the miracle really meant. He taught that people should not work only for food that spoils. Instead, they should seek the food that gives eternal life (6:27–59).

John 6:26–59

This dialogue took place in the synagogue at Capernaum shortly before Passover (6:4, 59). During Passover, Jews would read the story of the exodus from Egypt (see Exodus 1–15).

John 6:1–71

Each story in this chapter uses the setting of the Feast of the Passover (6:4) to communicate a deeper meaning.

Theme notes and profiles

Bread from Heaven Famine Miracles Miraculous Signs in the Gospel of John

Events

Bread of Life Sermonc. AD 29

Related verses

James 4:3–4
And when you do ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may squander it on your pleasures.
Philippians 3:19
Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and their glory is in their shame. Their minds are set on earthly things.
Philippians 2:21
For all the others look after their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.
Ezekiel 33:31
So My people come to you as usual, sit before you, and hear your words; but they do not put them into practice. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest gain.
1 Timothy 6:5
…and constant friction between men of depraved mind who are devoid of the truth. These men regard godliness as a means of gain.
Acts 8:18–21
When Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money.
Romans 16:18
For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.
John 6:2
A large crowd followed Him because they saw the signs He was performing on the sick.
Psalm 106:12–14
Then they believed His promises and sang His praise.
Psalm 78:37
Their hearts were disloyal to Him, and they were unfaithful to His covenant.
John 6:24
So when the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor His disciples were there, they got into the boats and went to Capernaum to look for Him.
John 3:5
Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit.

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Christ Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of John, Gospel of Lord’s Supper, the Manna Miracle Spirit of Jesus Christ

Topics

Covetousness in Following Jesus Merely for the Loaves and Fish Covetousness: General Scriptures Concerning Hypocrisy: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Teaches in the Synagogue in Capernaum Miracles: Jesus Was Followed on Account of Selfishness: Multitude

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