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John 6:58 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for John 6:58 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 6 verse 58 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“This is that bread which came down from heaven: not as your fathers did eat manna, and are dead: he that eateth of this bread shall live for ever.”
John 6:58 (KJV)
Commentary on John 6:58
This is that bread which came down from heaven: not as your fathers did eat manna, and are dead: he that eateth of this bread shall live for ever. Jesus concludes His bread discourse by contrasting temporal and eternal provision. The definitive article 'houtos' (this) identifies Christ alone as the true heavenly bread. The perfect tense 'katabas' (came down) emphasizes the completed historical fact of the incarnation. The contrast with manna is stark: 'your fathers...are dead' (apethanon, died and remain dead) versus 'shall live forever' (zēsei eis ton aiōna, continuous life into the age). Phy...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 6:58
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“but one who disobeys{The same word can be translated disobeys or disbelieves in this context.} the Son won't see life”
“I tell you”
“because he said”
“'He gave them bread out of heaven{Greek and Hebrew use the same word for heaven”