John 6:32 bbe — Jesus then said to them, Truly I say to you, What Moses gave you was not the bread from heaven; it is my Father who giv…

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"Jesus then said to them, Truly I say to you, What Moses gave you was not the bread from heaven; it is my Father who gives you the true bread from heaven."

— John 6:32, Bible in Basic English

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John 6 — Context

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Jesus, answering, said to them, This is to do the work of God: to have faith in him whom God has sent.

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So they said, What sign do you give us, so that we may see and have faith in you? What do you do?

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Our fathers had the manna in the waste land, as the Writings say, He gave them bread from heaven.

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Jesus then said to them, Truly I say to you, What Moses gave you was not the bread from heaven; it is my Father who gives you the true bread from heaven.

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The bread of God is the bread which comes down out of heaven and gives life to the world.

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Ah, Lord, they said, give us that bread for ever!

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And this was the answer of Jesus: I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never be in need of food, and he who has faith in me will never be in need of drink.

John 6:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 6:32 say?
John 6:32 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Jesus then said to them, Truly I say to you, What Moses gave you was not the bread from heaven; it is my Father who gives you the true bread from heaven.”
Where is John 6:32 in the Bible?
John 6:32 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 6, verse 32.
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 6:32.
What translation should I read John 6:32 in?
John 6:32 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 6:32?
John 6:32 reads (BBE): “Jesus then said to them, Truly I say to you, What Moses gave you was not the bread from heaven; it is my Father who gives you the true bread from heaven.” 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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