John 6:26 web — Jesus answered them, "Most certainly I tell you, you seek me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate of the loa…

World English Bible

"Jesus answered them, "Most certainly I tell you, you seek me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate of the loaves, and were filled."

— John 6:26, World English Bible

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John 6 — Context

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However boats from Tiberias came near to the place where they ate the bread after the Lord had given thanks.

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When the multitude therefore saw that Jesus wasn't there, nor his disciples, they themselves got into the boats, and came to Capernaum, seeking Jesus.

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When they found him on the other side of the sea, they asked him, "Rabbi, when did you come here?"

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Jesus answered them, "Most certainly I tell you, you seek me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate of the loaves, and were filled.

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Don't work for the food which perishes, but for the food which remains to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For God the Father has sealed him."

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They said therefore to him, "What must we do, that we may work the works of God?"

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Jesus answered them, "This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent."

John 6:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 6:26 say?
John 6:26 in the World English Bible reads: “Jesus answered them, "Most certainly I tell you, you seek me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate of the loaves, and were filled.”
Where is John 6:26 in the Bible?
John 6:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 6, verse 26.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 6:26.
What translation should I read John 6:26 in?
John 6:26 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 6:26?
John 6:26 reads (WEB): “Jesus answered them, "Most certainly I tell you, you seek me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate of the loaves, and were filled.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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