📖 John — Chapter 6 (KJV)
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John 6:1 After Rthese things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias.
John 6:2 And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased.
John 6:3 And Jesus went up into a mountain, and there he sat with his disciples.
John 6:4 RAnd the passover, a feast of the Jews, was nigh.
John 6:5 When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and Rsaw a great company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat?
John 6:6 And this he said to Rprove him: for he himself knew what he would do.
John 6:7 Philip answered him, RTwo hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may take a little.
John 6:8 One of his disciples, RAndrew, Simon Peter’s brother, saith unto him,
John 6:9 There is a lad here, Rwhich hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many?
John 6:10 And Jesus said, RMake the men sit down. Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand.
John 6:11 And Jesus took the loaves; and Rwhen 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.
John 6:12 When Rthey were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost.
John 6:13 Therefore they gathered them together, Rand filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above unto them that had eaten.
John 6:14 Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, RThis is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world.
John 6:15 When Jesus therefore Rperceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.
John 6:16 And when even was now come, his disciples went down unto the sea,
John 6:17 And entered into a ship, Rand went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them.
John 6:18 RAnd the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew.
John 6:19 So when they Rhad 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.
John 6:20 But he saith unto them, RIt is I; be not afraid.
John 6:21 Then Rthey willingly received him into the ship: and immediately the ship was at the land whither they went.
John 6:22 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, Rbut that his disciples were gone away alone;
John 6:23 (Howbeit there came other boats from Tiberias nigh unto the place Rwhere they did eat bread, after that the Lord had given thanks:)
John 6:24 When the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, neither his disciples, Rthey also took shipping, and came to Capernaum, seeking for Jesus.
John 6:25 And when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they said unto him, RRabbi, when camest thou hither?
John 6:26 Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, RYe seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled.
John 6:27 RLabour 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.
John 6:28 Then said they unto him, RWhat shall we do, that we might work the works of God?
John 6:29 Jesus answered and said unto them, RThis is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.
John 6:30 They said therefore unto him, What sign shewest thou then, that we may Rsee, and believe thee? what dost thou work?
John 6:31 Our Rfathers did eat manna in the desert; as it is written, He gave them bread from heaven to eat.
John 6:32 Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, RMoses gave you not that bread from heaven; but my Father giveth you the true bread from heaven.
John 6:33 For the bread of God is he which Rcometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world.
John 6:34 Then said they unto him, Lord, Revermore give us this bread.
John 6:35 And Jesus said unto them, RI am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.
John 6:36 But I said unto you, RThat ye also have seen me, and believe not.
John 6:37 All that the Father giveth me Rshall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.
John 6:38 For RI came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.
John 6:39 And Rthis 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.
John 6:40 And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which Rseeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.
John 6:41 The Jews then Rmurmured at him, because he said, I am the bread which came down from heaven.
John 6:42 And they said, RIs 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?
John 6:43 Jesus therefore answered and said unto them, RMurmur not among yourselves.
John 6:44 No Rman can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.
John 6:45 It is Rwritten 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.
John 6:46 Not that Rany man hath seen the Father, save he which is of God, he hath seen the Father.
John 6:47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, RHe that believeth on me hath everlasting life.
John 6:48 RI am that bread of life.
John 6:49 Your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, Rand are dead.
John 6:50 This is Rthe bread which cometh down from heaven, that a man may eat thereof, and not die.
John 6:51 I am the Rliving 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.
John 6:52 The Jews therefore Rstrove among themselves, saying, How can this man give us his flesh to eat?
John 6:53 Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, RExcept ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you.
John 6:54 Whoso Reateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.
John 6:55 For my flesh is Rmeat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed.
John 6:56 RHe that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him.
John 6:57 As Rthe living Father hath sent me, and I live by the Father: so he that eateth me, even he shall live by me.
John 6:58 This is that bread which came down from heaven: not as your fathers did eat manna, and are dead: he that eateth of this bread shall live for ever.
John 6:59 These things said he Rin the synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum.
John 6:60 Many therefore Rof his disciples, when they had heard this, said, This is an hard saying; who can hear it?
John 6:61 When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples murmured at it, he said unto them, Doth this offend you?
John 6:62 RWhat and if ye shall see the Son of man ascend up where he was before?
John 6:63 It is Rthe spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.
John 6:64 But Rthere are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray him.
John 6:65 And he said, Therefore said I unto you, Rthat no man can come unto me, except it were given unto him of my Father.
John 6:66 From that time many Rof his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.
John 6:67 Then said Jesus unto the twelve, RWill ye also go away?
John 6:68 Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, Rto whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.
John 6:69 And Rwe believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God.
John 6:70 Jesus answered them, RHave not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil?
John 6:71 He spake of Judas Iscariot the son of Simon: Rfor he it was that should betray him, being one of the twelve.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
John 6:1–21 — Bread and the sea signs reveal Jesus’ authority
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Jesus feeds a multitude from a boy’s loaves and fishes, and the people try to make him king. He withdraws, then comes to the disciples on the sea and addresses their fear.
Key Truth: Do not turn Jesus’ provision into a demand that he serve your ambitions.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “After ____ things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is …” (John 6:1)
Find it in John 6:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And ____ went up into a mountain, and there he sat with …” (John 6:3)
Find it in John 6:3 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “____ they willingly received him into the ship: and immediately the …” (John 6:21)
Find it in John 6:21 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
John 6:22–40 — The bread of life directs seekers beyond a meal
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The crowd finds Jesus and asks about works and a sign. He directs them toward enduring food, the Father’s gift, and himself as the bread of life, promising reception and resurrection to those who come and believe.
Key Truth: Seek Jesus himself rather than only temporary benefit.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “The day ____ , when the people which stood on the other side …” (John 6:22)
Find it in John 6:22 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “Then said they unto him, Lord, evermore give us this ____ .” (John 6:34)
Find it in John 6:34 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… him that sent me, that every one which seeth the ____ , and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and …” (John 6:40)
Find it in John 6:40 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
John 6:41–71 — Difficult teaching divides the hearers
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Jesus answers murmuring with teaching about coming to him, life, and his flesh given for the world. Many disciples withdraw; Peter confesses the words of eternal life, while Jesus also warns concerning betrayal among the twelve.
Key Truth: Let difficult teaching lead to attentive faith rather than a merely convenient allegiance.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “I am that ____ of life.” (John 6:48)
Find it in John 6:48 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “He that ____ my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and …” (John 6:56)
Find it in John 6:56 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “What and if ye shall see the ____ of man ascend up where he was before?” (John 6:62)
Find it in John 6:62 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Exodus 16:15 — The manna account is recalled during the conversation about heavenly bread.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
Are you seeking Jesus himself, or mainly a benefit you hope to receive?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes John 6:1–21 (Bread and the sea signs reveal Jesus’ authority) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes John 6:22–40 (The bread of life directs seekers beyond a meal) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes John 6:41–71 (Difficult teaching divides the hearers) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. How does the bread-of-life saying direct the hearer's response?
5. What reason does Peter give for remaining with Jesus?
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