John 6:32 net — Then Jesus told them,“I tell you the solemn truth, it is not Moses who has given you the bread from heaven, but my Fath…

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"Then Jesus told them,“I tell you the solemn truth, it is not Moses who has given you the bread from heaven, but my Father is giving you the true bread from heaven."

— John 6:32, NET Bible

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John 6 — Context

29

Jesus replied,“This is the deed God requires– to believe in the one whom he sent.”

30

So they said to him,“Then what miraculous sign will you perform, so that we may see it and believe you? What will you do?

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Our ancestors ate the manna in the wilderness, just as it is written,‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’”

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Then Jesus told them,“I tell you the solemn truth, it is not Moses who has given you the bread from heaven, but my Father is giving you the true bread from heaven.

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For the bread of God is the one who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.”

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So they said to him,“Sir, give us this bread all the time!”

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Jesus said to them,“I am the bread of life. The one who comes to me will never go hungry, and the one who believes in me will never be thirsty.

John 6:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 6:32 say?
John 6:32 in the NET Bible reads: “Then Jesus told them,“I tell you the solemn truth, it is not Moses who has given you the bread from heaven, but my Father is giving 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 (NET): “Then Jesus told them,“I tell you the solemn truth, it is not Moses who has given you the bread from heaven, but my Father is giving 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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