John 6
Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand
1 After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias. References Jesus: John 21:1, Matthew 4:18. Parallel theme: John 6:23, Numbers 34:11, Luke 5:1
2 And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased.
3 And Jesus went up into a mountain, and there he sat with his disciples. References Jesus: John 6:15. Parallel theme: Luke 9:28
4 And the passover, a feast of the Jews, was nigh.
5 When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat?
6 And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he would do.
7 Philip answered him, Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may take a little. Parallel theme: John 12:5, Mark 6:37
8 One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, saith unto him,
9 There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many?
10 And Jesus said, Make the men sit down. Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand.
11 And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would. References Jesus: 1 Thessalonians 5:18. Parallel theme: John 6:23, 1 Samuel 9:13, Matthew 15:36, Luke 24:30, Acts 27:35, Romans 14:6, 1 Corinthians 10:31 +3
12 When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost.
13 Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above unto them that had eaten.
14 Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world.
15 When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone. Kingdom: John 18:36, Luke 19:38. Parallel theme: Mark 11:9
Jesus Walks on Water
16 And when even was now come, his disciples went down unto the sea,
17 And entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them. References Jesus: John 4:46. Parallel theme: John 2:12, Mark 6:45
18 And the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew.
19 So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they see Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the ship: and they were afraid. Kingdom: Psalms 29:10. Parallel theme: John 14:18, Job 9:8, Psalms 93:4, Ezekiel 27:26, Jonah 1:13
20 But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid. Parallel theme: Isaiah 41:10, 41:14, 44:8, Mark 6:50
21 Then they willingly received him into the ship: and immediately the ship was at the land whither they went.
I Am the Bread of Life
22 The day following, when the people which stood on the other side of the sea saw that there was none other boat there, save that one whereinto his disciples were entered, and that Jesus went not with his disciples into the boat, but that his disciples were gone away alone;
23 (Howbeit there came other boats from Tiberias nigh unto the place where they did eat bread, after that the Lord had given thanks:)
24 When the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, neither his disciples, they also took shipping, and came to Capernaum, seeking for Jesus. References Jesus: John 6:17
25 And when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they said unto him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither?
26 Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled.
27 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. References God: Acts 10:38, 2 Timothy 2:19. Eternal Life: John 6:40, 6:54, 10:28, Romans 6:23. Parallel theme: John 6:51, Isaiah 55:2, Matthew 6:19, Colossians 3:2 +5
28 Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God? References God: Deuteronomy 5:27. Parallel theme: Matthew 19:16, Luke 10:25, Acts 9:6, 16:30
29 Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent. Faith: John 3:36, Psalms 2:12, Mark 16:16, Acts 16:31, 1 John 3:23, 5:1. Parallel theme: John 5:39, Matthew 17:5, Hebrews 5:9 +4
30 They said therefore unto him, What sign shewest thou then, that we may see, and believe thee? what dost thou work? Faith: John 6:36, 10:38, 12:37. Parallel theme: John 2:18, 1 Corinthians 1:22
31 Our fathers did eat manna in the desert; as it is written, He gave them bread from heaven to eat.
32 Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but my Father giveth you the true bread from heaven. References Moses: Exodus 16:4. Truth: John 15:1. Parallel theme: John 6:58
33 For the bread of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world. References God: John 8:42. Parallel theme: John 3:13, 6:38, 6:48, 6:50, 16:28, 17:8 +2
34 Then said they unto him, LordLord: Κύριος (Kurios). The Greek Kurios (Κύριος) means 'lord' or 'master,' used both for human masters and divinely for God the Father and Jesus Christ. Its application to Jesus affirms His deity, as it translates YHWH in the Septuagint., evermore give us this bread.
35 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. Parallel theme: John 5:40, 6:37, 6:41, 6:65, Isaiah 49:10, Matthew 11:28, Luke 6:25, Revelation 7:16, 22:17 +4
36 But I said unto you, That ye also have seen me, and believe not. Faith: John 12:37. Parallel theme: John 6:26, Luke 16:31
37 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. Parallel theme: John 6:39, 17:2, 17:6, 17:24, Isaiah 42:3, 55:7, Matthew 11:28, 1 Timothy 1:16, 2 Timothy 2:19, Hebrews 4:15 +5
38 For I came down from heavenHeaven: οὐρανός (Ouranos). The Greek ouranos (οὐρανός) denotes heaven—God's throne and the believer's eternal home. Jesus taught His disciples to pray 'Our Father which art in heaven' (Matthew 6:9) and promised to prepare a place there (John 14:2)., not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.
39 And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day.
40 And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day. Resurrection: John 6:54. Faith: John 5:24, 11:25. Eternal Life: John 4:14, 6:27, Romans 6:23. Parallel theme: John 1:14, 12:45, 14:19, Luke 2:30 +5
41 The Jews then murmured at him, because he said, I am the bread which came down from heaven.
42 And they said, Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? how is it then that he saith, I came down from heaven? Parallel theme: Mark 6:3, Luke 4:22
43 Jesus therefore answered and said unto them, Murmur not among yourselves. References Jesus: John 6:64. Parallel theme: Hebrews 4:13
44 No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.
45 It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me. References God: Isaiah 2:3, Micah 4:2, Ephesians 1:17, 1 Thessalonians 4:9. Parallel theme: John 6:37, 6:65, 10:27, Isaiah 54:13, Matthew 17:5, Hebrews 10:16 +5
46 Not that any man hath seen the Father, save he which is of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally., he hath seen the Father. Salvation: Matthew 11:27. References God: John 1:18. Parallel theme: John 7:29, Luke 10:22
47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life. Faith: John 3:16, 3:18, 3:36, 5:24, 6:40. Eternal Life: John 6:54. Parallel theme: John 14:19 +2
48 I am that bread of life. Parallel theme: John 6:41, 6:51
49 Your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and are dead. Parallel theme: Jude 1:5
50 This is the bread which cometh down from heavenHeaven: οὐρανός (Ouranos). The Greek ouranos (οὐρανός) denotes heaven—God's throne and the believer's eternal home. Jesus taught His disciples to pray 'Our Father which art in heaven' (Matthew 6:9) and promised to prepare a place there (John 14:2)., that a man may eat thereof, and not die.
51 I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world. Parallel theme: John 1:29, 3:13, 3:16, 6:33, Matthew 20:28, Luke 22:19, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Ephesians 5:2, Titus 2:14, Hebrews 10:20 +5
52 The Jews therefore strove among themselves, saying, How can this man give us his flesh to eat?
53 Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you. References Jesus: John 3:3, 3:5. Blood: John 6:55. Parallel theme: John 3:36, 6:47, 15:4, Matthew 18:3, Luke 13:5, 1 John 5:12, Revelation 2:17 +5
54 Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day. Resurrection: Psalms 22:26. Eternal Life: John 4:14, 6:27, 6:47. Parallel theme: John 6:63, Galatians 2:20
55 For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed. Parallel theme: John 1:9, 1:47, 6:32, 8:31, 8:36, 15:1, Psalms 4:7, Hebrews 8:2, 1 John 5:20 +4
56 He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him. Parallel theme: John 14:20, 14:23, Psalms 90:1, 91:1, 91:9, 2 Corinthians 6:16, Ephesians 3:17, 1 John 3:24, 4:12, Revelation 3:20 +5
57 As the living Father hath sent me, and I live by the Father: so he that eateth me, even he shall live by me.
58 This is that bread which came down from heavenHeaven: οὐρανός (Ouranos). The Greek ouranos (οὐρανός) denotes heaven—God's throne and the believer's eternal home. Jesus taught His disciples to pray 'Our Father which art in heaven' (Matthew 6:9) and promised to prepare a place there (John 14:2).: not as your fathers did eat manna, and are dead: he that eateth of this bread shall live for ever. Parallel theme: John 3:36, 6:41
59 These things said he in the synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum. Parallel theme: John 6:24
Many Disciples Turn Back
60 Many therefore of his disciples, when they had heard this, said, This is an hard saying; who can hear it? Parallel theme: John 6:66, 8:31, 8:43, Matthew 11:6
61 When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples murmured at it, he said unto them, Doth this offend you? References Jesus: John 6:64
62 What and if ye shall see the Son of man ascend up where he was before?
63 It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.
64 But there are some of you that believeBelieve: πιστεύω (Pisteuo). The Greek pisteuo (πιστεύω) means to believe or trust—active reliance upon Christ. 'For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish' (John 3:16). not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray him. References Jesus: John 6:61. Faith: John 6:36, 10:26. Parallel theme: John 5:42, 6:66, Acts 15:18, Romans 8:29, 2 Timothy 2:19, Hebrews 4:13 +4
65 And he said, Therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto me, except it were given unto him of my Father. Parallel theme: John 3:27, 6:37, 10:16, Philippians 1:29, 1 Timothy 1:14, 2 Timothy 2:25, Hebrews 12:2 +2
66 From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him. Parallel theme: John 6:60, 6:64, 8:31, Zephaniah 1:6, Matthew 19:22, Luke 9:62, 2 Timothy 1:15, 4:10, Hebrews 10:38, 1 John 2:19 +5
Peter's Confession
67 Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away? References Jesus: John 6:70
68 Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternalEternal: αἰώνιος (Aiōnios). The Greek aiōnios (αἰώνιος) denotes eternal or everlasting—unending duration. Believers possess 'eternal life' (John 3:16) now and will dwell with God eternally, while the impenitent face 'eternal punishment' (Matthew 25:46). life. Word: John 5:24, 6:63, 17:8, Acts 5:20. References Peter: Matthew 16:16. Eternal Life: John 6:40. Parallel theme: Psalms 73:25, Acts 4:12, 7:38 +4
69 And we believeBelieve: πιστεύω (Pisteuo). The Greek pisteuo (πιστεύω) means to believe or trust—active reliance upon Christ. 'For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish' (John 3:16). and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God. References Christ: John 1:41, Matthew 16:16, Mark 8:29, Luke 9:20, Romans 1:3, 1 John 5:20. Faith: John 11:27, 20:31, 1 John 5:1. References God: Mark 1:24 +5
70 Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil? References Jesus: John 6:64, 13:21, 13:27. Evil: John 8:44, 13:2, 1 John 3:8. Parallel theme: John 13:18, 15:19, 17:12, Acts 1:17 +5
71 He spake of Judas Iscariot the son of Simon: for he it was that should betray him, being one of the twelve. Parallel theme: Jude 1:4