John 6:28 asv — They said therefore unto him, What must we do, that we may work the works of God?

American Standard Version

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

— John 6:28, American Standard Version

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John 6 — Context

25

And when they 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 signs, but because ye ate of the loaves, and were filled.

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Work not for the food which perisheth, but for the food which abideth unto eternal life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him the Father, even God, hath sealed.

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

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Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.

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They said therefore unto him, What then doest thou for a sign, that we may see, and believe thee? what workest thou?

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Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is written, He gave them bread out of heaven to eat.

John 6:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 6:28 say?
John 6:28 in the American Standard Version reads: “They said therefore unto him, What must we do, that we may work the works of God? ”
Where is John 6:28 in the Bible?
John 6:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 6, verse 28.
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 6:28.
What translation should I read John 6:28 in?
John 6:28 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 6:28?
John 6:28 reads (ASV): “They said therefore unto him, What must we do, that we may work the works of God? ” 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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