John 6:30 akjv — They said therefore to him, What sign show you then, that we may see, and believe you? what do you work?

American King James Version

"They said therefore to him, What sign show you then, that we may see, and believe you? what do you work? "

— John 6:30, American King James Version

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John 6 — Context

27

Labor not for the meat which perishes, but for that meat which endures to everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give to you: for him has God the Father sealed.

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Then said they to him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God?

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Jesus answered and said to them, This is the work of God, that you believe on him whom he has sent.

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They said therefore to him, What sign show you then, that we may see, and believe you? what do you work?

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Our fathers did eat manna in the desert; as it is written, He gave them bread from heaven to eat.

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Then Jesus said to them, Truly, truly, I say to you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but my Father gives you the true bread from heaven.

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For the bread of God is he which comes down from heaven, and gives life to the world.

John 6:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 6:30 say?
John 6:30 in the American King James Version reads: “They said therefore to him, What sign show you then, that we may see, and believe you? what do you work? ”
Where is John 6:30 in the Bible?
John 6:30 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 6, verse 30.
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 6:30.
What translation should I read John 6:30 in?
John 6:30 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 6:30?
John 6:30 reads (AKJV): “They said therefore to him, What sign show you then, that we may see, and believe you? what do you work? ” 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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