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John 6:34

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does John 6:34 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “They said therefore unto him, Lord, evermore give us this bread.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

They said therefore unto him, Lord, evermore give us this bread.
John 6:34 — American Standard Version

Context — John 6

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
37All that which the Father giveth me shall come unto me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.
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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
“Then said they unto him, etc.] At least some of them: Lord, evermore give us this bread; that is so divine and heavenly, and has such a quickening virtue in it: these words are said by them either seriously, and to be understood of bread for their bodies, of which they imagined Christ was speaking; and so sprung from ignorance of his sense; and from sensuality in them who followed him for the loaves; and from a covetous disposition, being desirous of being supplied with such excellent food without charge; and from idleness, to save labour and pains in working for it; and from a vain desire of the continuance of this earthly life, being willing to live for ever, and therefore would have this…”
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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
“Lord, evermore give us this bread--speaking now with a certain reverence (as at Joh 6:25), the perpetuity of the manna floating perhaps in their minds, and much like the Samaritan woman, when her eyes were but half opened, "Sir, give Me this water," &c. (Joh 4:15).”
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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
“Give us this bread - Meaning it still, in a literal sense: yet they seem now to be not far from believing. John 6:35”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“6:34 Sir, . . . give us that bread: This request parallels the request of the Samaritan woman (4:15). Spiritual awakening begins with a request for God’s gift.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“evermore: Joh 6:26, Joh 4:15; Psa 4:6 John 6:35”
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