John 6:41

Translations

Modern

At this, the Jews began to grumble about Jesus because He had said, “I am the bread that came down from heaven.”

Traditional

The Jews then murmured at him, because he said, I am the bread which came down from heaven.

Literal

Therefore the Jews were grumbling about Him because He said, “I am the bread having come down out of heaven.”

Latin

Murmurabant ergo Judæi de illo, quia dixisset: Ego sum panis vivus, qui de cælo descendi,

Interlinear

Greek

English

At this, the Jews began to grumble about Jesus because He had said, “I am the bread that came down from heaven.”

Notes

John 6:41–42

When Jesus called himself the bread that came down from heaven, the crowd had to make a decision.
Is this not Jesus, the son of Joseph: The people questioned Jesus because they thought they knew him and his family.
Their familiarity with him made his claims seem strange and unbelievable. Since they saw him as an ordinary man from their town, they struggled to accept what he said about himself.

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 Complaints

Events

Bread of Life Sermonc. AD 29

Related verses

John 6:51–52
I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And this bread, which I will give for the life of the world, is My flesh.”
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For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.”
John 6:48
I am the bread of life.
John 7:12
Many in the crowds were whispering about Him. Some said, “He is a good man.” But others replied, “No, He deceives the people.”
John 6:66
From that time on many of His disciples turned back and no longer walked with Him.
John 6:60
On hearing it, many of His disciples said, “This is a difficult teaching. Who can accept it?”
Luke 5:30
But the Pharisees and their scribes complained to Jesus’ disciples, “Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?”
Luke 15:2
So the Pharisees and scribes began to grumble: “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.”
John 6:43
“Stop grumbling among yourselves,” Jesus replied.
John 6:58
This is the bread that came down from heaven. Unlike your fathers, who ate the manna and died, the one who eats this bread will live forever.”
Jude 1:16
These men are discontented grumblers, following after their own lusts; their mouths spew arrogance; they flatter others for their own advantage.
Luke 19:7
And all who saw this began to grumble, saying, “He has gone to be the guest of a sinful man!”

People

Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Glossary

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

Topics

Grumbling Jesus, the Christ: Teaches in the Synagogue in Capernaum Jesus, the Christ: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Murmuring: Against: Christ Murmuring: Jews Murmuring: Jews, Against Jesus Symbols and Similitudes: Manna

John 6:41

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