John 6:8 net — One of Jesus’ disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said to him,

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"One of Jesus’ disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said to him,"

— John 6:8, NET Bible

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John 6 — Context

5

Then Jesus, when he looked up and saw that a large crowd was coming to him, said to Philip,“Where can we buy bread so that these people may eat?”

6

(Now Jesus said this to test him, for he knew what he was going to do.)

7

Philip replied,“Two hundred silver coins worth of bread would not be enough for them, for each one to get a little.”

8

One of Jesus’ disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said to him,

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“Here is a boy who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what good are these for so many people?”

10

Jesus said,“Have the people sit down.”(Now there was a lot of grass in that place.) So the men sat down, about five thousand in number.

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Then Jesus took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed the bread to those who were seated. He then did the same with the fish, as much as they wanted.

John 6:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 6:8 say?
John 6:8 in the NET Bible reads: “One of Jesus’ disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said to him,”
Where is John 6:8 in the Bible?
John 6:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 6, verse 8.
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 6:8.
What translation should I read John 6:8 in?
John 6:8 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 6:8?
John 6:8 reads (NET): “One of Jesus’ disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said to him,” 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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