John 6:28

Translations

Modern

Then they inquired, “What must we do to perform the works of God?”

Traditional

Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God?

Literal

Therefore they said to Him, “What may we do so that we may work the works of God?”

Latin

Dixerunt ergo ad eum: Quid faciemus ut operemur opera Dei?

Interlinear

Greek

English

Then they inquired, “What must we do to perform the works of God?”

Notes

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

Events

Bread of Life Sermonc. AD 29

Related verses

Acts 16:30
Then he brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”
Luke 10:25
One day an expert in the law stood up to test Him. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”
Acts 9:6
“Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”
Matthew 19:16
Just then a man came up to Jesus and inquired, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to obtain eternal life?”
Deuteronomy 5:27
Go near and listen to all that the LORD our God says. Then you can tell us everything the LORD our God tells you; we will listen and obey.”
Acts 2:37
When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and asked Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”
Micah 6:7–8
Would the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousand rivers of oil? Shall I present my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?
Jeremiah 42:20
For you have deceived yourselves by sending me to the LORD your God, saying, ‘Pray to the LORD our God on our behalf, and as for all that the LORD our God says, tell it to us and we will do it.’
Jeremiah 42:3–6
Pray that the LORD your God will tell us the way we should walk and the thing we should do.”

Glossary

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

Topics

How to Get into Heaven Jesus, the Christ: Teaches in the Synagogue in Capernaum Legalism Salvation: Conditions of

John 6:28

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