John 6:41 kjv — The Jews then murmured at him, because he said, I am the bread which came down from heaven.

King James Version

"The Jews then murmured at him, because he said, I am the bread which came down from heaven."

— John 6:41, King James Version

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John 6 — Context

38

For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.

39

And this is the Father’s will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day.

40

And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.

41

The Jews then murmured at him, because he said, I am the bread which came down from heaven.

42

And they said, Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? how is it then that he saith, I came down from heaven?

43

Jesus therefore answered and said unto them, Murmur not among yourselves.

44

No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.

John 6:41 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 6:41 say?
John 6:41 in the King James Version reads: “The Jews then murmured at him, because he said, I am the bread which came down from heaven.”
Where is John 6:41 in the Bible?
John 6:41 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 6, verse 41.
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 6:41.
What translation should I read John 6:41 in?
John 6:41 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 6:41?
John 6:41 reads (KJV): “The Jews then murmured at him, because he said, I am the bread which came down 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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