John 6:29 cpdv — Jesus responded and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he sent.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Jesus responded and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he sent.” "

— John 6:29, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 6 — Context

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Jesus answered them and said: “Amen, amen, I say to you, you seek me, not because you have seen signs, but because you have eaten from the bread and were satisfied.

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Do not work for food that perishes, but for that which endures to eternal life, which the Son of man will give to you. For God the Father has sealed him.”

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Therefore, they said to him, “What should we do, so that we may labor in the works of God?”

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Jesus responded and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he sent.”

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And so they said to him: “Then what sign will you do, so that we may see it and believe in you? What will you work?

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Our fathers ate manna in the desert, just as it has been written, ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’ ”

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Therefore, Jesus said to them: “Amen, amen, I say to you, Moses did not give you bread from heaven, but my Father gives you the true bread from heaven.

John 6:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 6:29 say?
John 6:29 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Jesus responded and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he sent.” ”
Where is John 6:29 in the Bible?
John 6:29 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 6, verse 29.
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 6:29.
What translation should I read John 6:29 in?
John 6:29 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 6:29?
John 6:29 reads (CPDV): “Jesus responded and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he sent.” ” 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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