John 6:5 kjv — When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy br…

King James Version

"When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat?"

— John 6:5, King James Version

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John 6 — Context

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And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased.

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And Jesus went up into a mountain, and there he sat with his disciples.

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And the passover, a feast of the Jews, was nigh.

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When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat?

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And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he would do.

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Philip answered him, Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may take a little.

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One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, saith unto him,

John 6:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 6:5 say?
John 6:5 in the King James Version reads: “When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat?”
Where is John 6:5 in the Bible?
John 6:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 6, verse 5.
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 6:5.
What translation should I read John 6:5 in?
John 6:5 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 6:5?
John 6:5 reads (KJV): “When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat?” 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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