John 6:38 bbe — For I have come down from heaven, not to do my pleasure, but the pleasure of him who sent me.

Bible in Basic English

"For I have come down from heaven, not to do my pleasure, but the pleasure of him who sent me."

— John 6:38, Bible in Basic English

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John 6 — Context

35

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.

36

But it is as I said to you: you have seen me, and still you have no faith.

37

Whatever the Father gives to me will come to me; and I will not send away anyone who comes to me.

38

For I have come down from heaven, not to do my pleasure, but the pleasure of him who sent me.

39

And this is the pleasure of him who sent me, that I am not to let out of my hands anything which he has given me, but I am to give it new life on the last day.

40

This, I say, is my Father's pleasure, that everyone who sees the Son and has faith in him may have eternal life: and I will take him up on the last day.

41

Now the Jews said bitter things about Jesus because of his words, I am the bread which came down from heaven.

John 6:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 6:38 say?
John 6:38 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For I have come down from heaven, not to do my pleasure, but the pleasure of him who sent me.”
Where is John 6:38 in the Bible?
John 6:38 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 6, verse 38.
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 6:38.
What translation should I read John 6:38 in?
John 6:38 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 6:38?
John 6:38 reads (BBE): “For I have come down from heaven, not to do my pleasure, but the pleasure of him who sent me.” 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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