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John 6

John 6:27

Jesus the Bread of Life · John 6:22–58
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Translations

Modern
Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on Him God the Father has placed His seal of approval.”
Traditional
Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.
Literal
Do not work for the food that is perishing, but for the food remaining unto eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you; for God the Father sealed Him.”
Latin
Operamini non cibum, qui perit, sed qui permanet in vitam æternam, quem Filius hominis dabit vobis. Hunc enim Pater signavit Deus.

Interlinear

Greek
English
Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on Him God the Father has placed His seal of approval.”

Notes

John 6:27

The greatest gift Jesus gives is not physical bread, but eternal life. The Father gave Jesus the authority to do this.

Physical food spoils. But Jesus, who is the bread of life, offers a gift that lasts forever (6:35).

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 The Son of Man

Events

Glossary

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

Topics

Covetousness: General Scriptures Concerning Eternal Life: Exhortation to Seek Eternal Life: Given by Christ Gifts from God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to Both Temporal and Spiritual God: Fatherhood of Jesus, the Christ: Other Scriptures Relating to his Messiahship Jesus, the Christ: Saviour Jesus, the Christ: Son of God Jesus, the Christ: Teaches in the Synagogue in Capernaum Life: Everlasting Life: Spiritual Overmuch Care: About Earthly Things, Forbidden Religious Zeal: General Scriptures Concerning Seal of Certainty of Divine Approval Sealing of the Holy Spirit: Christ Received Seals: Impressions of Attached to the Victims Approved for Sacrifice, Alluded To Spirituality: Engenders Thirst for Heavenly Blessings The Emblems of the Holy Spirit: A Seal: Authenticating The Food we Eat The Gifts of God: Spiritual are Through Christ Work