John 6:34 cpdv — And so they said to him, “Lord, give us this bread always.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And so they said to him, “Lord, give us this bread always.” "

— John 6:34, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 6 — Context

31

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

32

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.

33

For the bread of God is he who descends from heaven and gives life to the world.”

34

And so they said to him, “Lord, give us this bread always.”

35

Then Jesus said to them: “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.

36

But I say to you, that even though you have seen me, you do not believe.

37

All that the Father gives to me shall come to me. And whoever comes to me, I will not cast out.

John 6:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 6:34 say?
John 6:34 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And so they said to him, “Lord, give us this bread always.” ”
Where is John 6:34 in the Bible?
John 6:34 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 6, verse 34.
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 6:34.
What translation should I read John 6:34 in?
John 6:34 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 6:34?
John 6:34 reads (CPDV): “And so they said to him, “Lord, give us this bread always.” ” 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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