Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But here is the bread that comes down from heaven, which anyone may eat and not die. New Living Translation Anyone who eats the bread from heaven, however, will never die. English Standard Version This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that one may eat of it and not die. Berean Standard Bible This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that anyone may eat of it and not die. Berean Literal Bible This is the bread coming down from heaven, that anyone may eat of it and not die. King James Bible This is the bread which cometh down from heaven, that a man may eat thereof, and not die. New King James Version This is the bread which comes down from heaven, that one may eat of it and not die. New American Standard Bible This is the bread that comes down out of heaven, so that anyone may eat from it and not die. NASB 1995 “This is the bread which comes down out of heaven, so that one may eat of it and not die. NASB 1977 “This is the bread which comes down out of heaven, so that one may eat of it and not die. Legacy Standard Bible This is the bread which comes down from heaven, so that one may eat of it and not die. Amplified Bible This is the Bread that comes down out of heaven, so that one may eat of it and not die. Christian Standard Bible This is the bread that comes down from heaven so that anyone may eat of it and not die. Holman Christian Standard Bible This is the bread that comes down from heaven so that anyone may eat of it and not die. American Standard Version This is the bread which cometh down out of heaven, that a man may eat thereof, and not die. Contemporary English Version But the bread from heaven has come down, so that no one who eats it will ever die. English Revised Version This is the bread which cometh down out of heaven, that a man may eat thereof, and not die. GOD'S WORD® Translation This is the bread that comes from heaven so that whoever eats it won't die. Good News Translation But the bread that comes down from heaven is of such a kind that whoever eats it will not die. International Standard Version This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that a person may eat it and not die. Majority Standard Bible This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that anyone may eat of it and not die. NET Bible This is the bread that has come down from heaven, so that a person may eat from it and not die. New Heart English Bible This is the bread which comes down out of heaven, that anyone may eat of it and not die. Webster's Bible Translation This is the bread which cometh down from heaven, that a man may eat of it, and not die. Weymouth New Testament Here is the bread that comes down out of Heaven that a man may eat it and not die. World English Bible This is the bread which comes down out of heaven, that anyone may eat of it and not die. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthis is the bread that is coming down out of Heaven, that anyone may eat of it, and not die. Berean Literal Bible This is the bread coming down from heaven, that anyone may eat of it and not die. Young's Literal Translation this is the bread that out of the heaven is coming down, that any one may eat of it, and not die. Smith's Literal Translation This is the bread which coming down from heaven, that whoever should eat of it, and he should not die. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThis is the bread which cometh down from heaven; that if any man eat of it, he may not die. Catholic Public Domain Version This is the bread which descends from heaven, so that if anyone will eat from it, he may not die. New American Bible this is the bread that comes down from heaven so that one may eat it and not die. New Revised Standard Version This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that one may eat of it and not die. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThis is the bread which came down from heaven, that a man may eat of it and not die. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “This is The Bread that came down from Heaven, that a man may eat of it and he shall not die.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentThis is the bread which comes down from heaven, that any one may eat of it, and not die. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament This is the bread which cometh down from heaven, that any person may eat of it, and never die. Mace New Testament but this is the bread which came down from heaven, that he who eats thereof should not die. Weymouth New Testament Here is the bread that comes down out of Heaven that a man may eat it and not die. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jesus the Bread of Life…49Your fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, yet they died. 50This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that anyone may eat of it and not die. 51I 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.”… Cross References John 6:35 Jesus answered, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never hunger, and whoever believes in Me will never thirst. John 6:48 I am the bread of life. John 6:51 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.” John 3:16 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. John 4:14 But whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a fount of water springing up to eternal life.” John 5:24 Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life. John 11:25-26 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies. / And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?” John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. John 17:3 Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent. Matthew 4:4 But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Matthew 26:26 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is My body.” Luke 22:19 And He took the bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body, given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 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? / Because there is one loaf, we who are many are one body; for we all partake of the one loaf. 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night He was betrayed, took bread, / and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “This is My body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” / In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood; do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.” ... 1 John 5:11-12 And this is that testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. / Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. Treasury of Scripture This is the bread which comes down from heaven, that a man may eat thereof, and not die. the bread. John 6:33,42,51 For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world… John 3:13 And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven. that. 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 8:51 Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death. John 11:25,26 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: … Jump to Previous Bread Death Die Eat Food Heaven ThereofJump to Next Bread Death Die Eat Food Heaven ThereofJohn 6 1. Jesus feeds five thousand men with five loaves and two fishes.15. Thereupon the people would have made him king; 16. but withdrawing himself, he walks on the sea to his disciples; 26. reproves the people flocking after him, and all the fleshly hearers of his word; 32. declares himself to be the bread of life to believers. 66. Many disciples depart from him. 68. Peter confesses him. 70. Judas is a devil. This is the bread that comes down from heaven This phrase refers to Jesus Christ as the true bread from heaven, contrasting with the manna provided to the Israelites in the wilderness (Exodus 16). The manna was a temporary provision, while Jesus offers eternal sustenance. The concept of "bread from heaven" is deeply rooted in Jewish tradition, symbolizing God's provision and care. Jesus' claim to be the bread from heaven emphasizes His divine origin and mission. This aligns with the prophecy in Isaiah 55:2-3, where God invites people to partake in what truly satisfies. so that anyone may eat of it and not die Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is speaking about Himself as the "bread that comes down from heaven." He is presenting Himself as the source of eternal life. 2. The Crowd The audience to whom Jesus is speaking. They are seeking physical sustenance and signs, but Jesus redirects them to spiritual truths. 3. Heaven The place from which Jesus, the "bread," is said to come down. It signifies divine origin and authority. 4. The Wilderness While not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of John 6 includes references to the manna provided to the Israelites in the wilderness, drawing a parallel between the physical sustenance of manna and the spiritual sustenance Jesus offers. 5. Eternal Life The event or state that Jesus promises to those who partake of the "bread" He offers, contrasting with physical death. Teaching Points Jesus as the Source of LifeJesus is not just a teacher or prophet; He is the source of eternal life. Believing in Him is essential for spiritual sustenance. Spiritual vs. Physical Needs While physical needs are important, Jesus emphasizes the greater importance of spiritual nourishment. We should prioritize our spiritual health. Divine Provision Just as God provided manna in the wilderness, He provides Jesus as the bread of life. Trust in God's provision for both physical and spiritual needs. Eternal Perspective Jesus offers a perspective that transcends earthly life. Believers are called to focus on eternal life and the promises of God. Inclusivity of the Gospel The phrase "anyone may eat of it" highlights the inclusivity of the Gospel. Salvation through Jesus is available to all who believe. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Thisοὗτός (houtos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. bread ἄρτος (artos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 740: Bread, a loaf, food. From airo; bread or a loaf. that ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. comes down καταβαίνων (katabainōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2597: To go down, come down, either from the sky or from higher land, descend. From kata and the base of basis; to descend. from ἐκ (ek) Preposition Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. heaven, οὐρανοῦ (ouranou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3772: Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. anyone τις (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. may eat φάγῃ (phagē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 5315: A primary verb; to eat. of ἐξ (ex) Preposition Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. it αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. not μὴ (mē) Adverb Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. die. ἀποθάνῃ (apothanē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 599: To be dying, be about to die, wither, decay. From apo and thnesko; to die off. Links John 6:50 NIVJohn 6:50 NLT John 6:50 ESV John 6:50 NASB John 6:50 KJV John 6:50 BibleApps.com John 6:50 Biblia Paralela John 6:50 Chinese Bible John 6:50 French Bible John 6:50 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: John 6:50 This is the bread which comes down (Jhn Jo Jn) |
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