John 6:49 net — Your ancestors ate the manna in the wilderness, and they died.

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

— John 6:49, NET Bible

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John 6 — Context

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.

51

I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats from this bread he will live forever. The bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.”

52

Then the Jews who were hostile to Jesus began to argue with one another,“How can this man give us his flesh to eat?”

John 6:49 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 6:49 say?
John 6:49 in the NET Bible reads: “Your ancestors ate the manna in the wilderness, and they died.”
Where is John 6:49 in the Bible?
John 6:49 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 6, verse 49.
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 6:49.
What translation should I read John 6:49 in?
John 6:49 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 6:49?
John 6:49 reads (NET): “Your ancestors ate the manna in the wilderness, and they died.” 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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