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John 6:33

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does John 6:33 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For the bread of God is that which cometh down out of heaven, and giveth life unto the world.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For the bread of God is that which cometh down out of heaven, and giveth life unto the world.
John 6:33 — American Standard Version

Context — John 6

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
30They said therefore unto him, What then doest thou for a sign, that we may see, and believe thee? what workest thou?
31Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is written, He gave them bread out of heaven to eat.
32Jesus therefore said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, It was not Moses that gave you the bread out of heaven; but my Father giveth you the true bread out of heaven.
33For the bread of God is that which cometh down out of heaven, and giveth life unto the world.
34They said therefore unto him, Lord, evermore give us this bread.
35Jesus said unto them. I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall not hunger, and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.
36But I said unto you, that ye have seen me, and yet believe not.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, etc.] In the way and manner just now mentioned: and which clearly points out Christ himself, who may be called “the bread of God”; to distinguish him from common bread, and to show the excellency of him, and that he is of God’s providing and giving, and which he would have his children feed upon: and giveth life unto the world; a spiritual life, which he is the author, supporter, and maintainer of; and eternal life, which he gives a right unto and meetness for, and nourishes up unto; and this not to a few only, or to the Israelites only, but to the Gentiles also, and even to the whole world of God’s elect: not indeed to every…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“For the bread of God is he, &c.--This verse is perhaps best left in its own transparent grandeur--holding up the Bread Itself as divine, spiritual, and eternal; its ordained Fountain and essential Substance, "Him who came down from heaven to give it" (that Eternal Life which was with the Father and was manifested unto us, Jo1 1:2); and its designed objects, "the world."”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The bread of God - The means of support which God furnishes. That which, in his view, is needful for man. Is he ... - Is the Messiah who has come from heaven. And giveth life ... - See the notes at John 1:4. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“He that - giveth life to the world - Not (like the manna) to one people only: and that from generation to generation. Our Lord does not yet say, I am that bread; else the Jews would not have given him so respectful an answer, Joh 6:34. John 6:34”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“cometh: Joh 6:38, Joh 6:48, Joh 3:13, Joh 8:42, Joh 13:3, Joh 16:28, Joh 17:8; Ti1 1:15; Jo1 1:1, Jo1 1:2 John 6:34”
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