John 6:35

Translations

Modern

Jesus answered, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never hunger, and whoever believes in Me will never thirst.

Traditional

And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.

Literal

Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; the one coming to Me never shall hunger, and the one believing in Me never will thirst at any time.

Latin

Dixit autem eis Jesus: Ego sum panis vitæ: qui venit ad me, non esuriet, et qui credit in me, non sitiet umquam.

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Greek

English

Jesus answered, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never hunger, and whoever believes in Me will never thirst.

Notes

John 6:35

In the Gospel of John, the “I am” statements reveal who Jesus is and what he came to do (see also 4:26; 8:12; 9:5; 10:7–9, 11–14; 11:25; 14:6; 15:1–5). Jesus used the words I am on purpose. These words would remind his listeners of the name of God in the Old Testament (Exodus 3:14).
I am the bread of life: Jesus is the true manna that came from God (John 6:38). He satisfies the spiritual hunger of those who believe in him (compare 4:10–13).

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 “I Am” Sayings of Jesus Bread from Heaven Famine Miraculous Signs in the Gospel of John The Bronze Snake

Events

Bread of Life Sermonc. AD 29

Related verses

John 6:48–58
I am the bread of life.
Revelation 22:17
The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” Let the one who hears say, “Come!” And let the one who is thirsty come, and the one who desires the water of life drink freely.
Isaiah 55:1–3
“Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost!
John 6:41
At this, the Jews began to grumble about Jesus because He had said, “I am the bread that came down from heaven.”
Isaiah 49:10
They will not hunger or thirst, nor will scorching heat or sun beat down on them. For He who has compassion on them will guide them and lead them beside springs of water.
John 7:37–38
On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood up and called out in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink.
Revelation 7:16
‘Never again will they hunger, and never will they thirst; nor will the sun beat down upon them, nor any scorching heat.’
Matthew 11:28
Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
1 Corinthians 11:23–29
For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night He was betrayed, took bread,
John 4:13–14
Jesus said to her, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again.
John 6:37
Everyone the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will never drive away.
1 Corinthians 10:16–18
Is not the cup of blessing that we bless a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ?

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

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

Topics

Bread of Christ Bread: Christ Diet and Nutrition Eucharist Faith in Christ Feeding the Hungry Healthy Living Holiness: General Scriptures Concerning Hungry I AM Jesus, the Christ: Saviour Jesus, the Christ: Teaches in the Synagogue in Capernaum Jesus, the Christ: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Life: Spiritual Manna: Christ Nutrition Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Satisfaction Symbols and Similitudes: Manna The Food we Eat The Meaning of Life Titles and Names of Christ: Bread of Life Types of Christ: Man Types of the Saviour: Manna

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