John 6:29

Translations

Modern

Jesus replied, “The work of God is this: to believe in the One He has sent.”

Traditional

Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.

Literal

Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you should believe in Him whom He sent.”

Latin

Respondit Jesus, et dixit eis: Hoc est opus Dei, ut credatis in eum quem misit ille.

Original

Greek

English

Jesus replied, “The work of God is this: to believe in the One He has sent.”

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

“Belief” in the Gospel of John Bread from Heaven

Events

Bread of Life Sermonc. AD 29

Related verses

1 John 3:23
And this is His commandment: that we should believe in the name of His Son, Jesus Christ, and we should love one another just as He commanded us.
Acts 16:31
They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household.”
John 3:36
Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life. Whoever rejects the Son will not see life. Instead, the wrath of God remains on him.”
Hebrews 5:9
And having been made perfect, He became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey Him
1 John 5:1
Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father also loves those born of Him.
Mark 16:16
Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.
Romans 4:4–5
Now the wages of the worker are not credited as a gift, but as an obligation.
John 5:39
You pore over the Scriptures because you presume that by them you possess eternal life. These are the very words that testify about Me,
John 3:16–18
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Romans 9:30–31
What then will we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have obtained it, a righteousness that is by faith;
Psalm 2:12
Kiss the Son, lest He be angry and you perish in your rebellion, when His wrath ignites in an instant. Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.
Matthew 17:5
While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!”

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

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

Believing Christian Conduct: Believing in Christ Faith in Christ Faith: The Objects of, Are: Christ How to Get into Heaven Jesus, the Christ: Teaches in the Synagogue in Capernaum Legalism Salvation: Conditions of

John 6:29

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