John 6:4 nasb — Now the Passover, the feast of the Jews, was near.

NASB

"Now the Passover, the feast of the Jews, was near."

— John 6:4, NASB

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KJV
“And the passover, a feast of the Jews, was nigh.”
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ASV
“Now the passover, the feast of the Jews, was at hand. ”
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DRB
“Now the pasch, the festival day of the Jews, was near at hand.”
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KJVA
“And the passover, a feast of the Jews, was nigh.”
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John 6 — Context

After these things Jesus went away to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (or Tiberias).

A large crowd followed Him, because they saw the signs which He was performing on those who were sick.

Then Jesus went up on the mountain, and there He sat down with His disciples.

Now the Passover, the feast of the Jews, was near.

Therefore Jesus, lifting up His eyes and seeing that a large crowd was coming to Him, *said to Philip, "Where are we to buy bread, so that these may eat?"

This He was saying to test him, for He Himself knew what He was intending to do.

Philip answered Him, "Two hundred denarii worth of bread is not sufficient for them, for everyone to receive a little."

John 6:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 6:4 say?

John 6:4 in the NASB reads: “Now the Passover, the feast of the Jews, was near.”

Where is John 6:4 in the Bible?

John 6:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 6, verse 4.

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 6:4.

What translation should I read John 6:4 in?

John 6:4 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 6:4?

John 6:4 reads (NASB): “Now the Passover, the feast of the Jews, was near.” 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.

John 6:4 nasb — Now the Passover, the feast of the Jews, was near.

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