John 6:47 net — I tell you the solemn truth, the one who believes has eternal life.

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"I tell you the solemn truth, the one who believes has eternal life."

— John 6:47, NET Bible

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John 6 — Context

44

No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day.

45

It is written in the prophets,‘And they will all be taught by God.’ Everyone who hears and learns from the Father comes to me.

46

(Not that anyone has seen the Father except the one who is from God– he has seen the Father.)

47

I tell you the solemn truth, the one who believes has eternal life.

48

I am the bread of life.

49

Your ancestors ate the manna in the wilderness, and they died.

50

This is the bread that has come down from heaven, so that a person may eat from it and not die.

John 6:47 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 6:47 say?
John 6:47 in the NET Bible reads: “I tell you the solemn truth, the one who believes has eternal life.”
Where is John 6:47 in the Bible?
John 6:47 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 6, verse 47.
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 6:47.
What translation should I read John 6:47 in?
John 6:47 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 6:47?
John 6:47 reads (NET): “I tell you the solemn truth, the one who believes has eternal life.” 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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