John 6:48
John 6:48 in Multiple Translations
I am the bread of life.
I am that bread of life.
I am the bread of life.
I am the bread of life.
I am the bread of life.
I am that bread of life.
I am the bread of the life;
I am the bread of life.
I am that bread of life.
I am the bread of life.
Just like food [MET] sustains your physical life, I am the one who enables you to have spiritual life.
I am like bread that makes people live for ever.
Berean Amplified Bible — John 6:48
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Study Notes — John 6:48
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- John 6:48 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on John 6:48
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on John 6:48
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on John 6:48
- Trapp's Commentary on John 6:48
- Ellicott's Commentary on John 6:48
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on John 6:48
- Cambridge Bible on John 6:48
- Barnes' Notes on John 6:48
- Sermons on John 6:48
Context — Jesus the Bread of Life
48I am the bread of life.
49Your fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, yet they died. 50This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that anyone may eat of it and not die.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | John 6:51 | I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And this bread, which I will give for the life of the world, is My flesh.” |
| 2 | 1 Corinthians 11:24–25 | and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “This is My body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood; do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.” |
| 3 | 1 Corinthians 10:16–17 | Is not the cup of blessing that we bless a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ? Because there is one loaf, we who are many are one body; for we all partake of the one loaf. |
| 4 | John 6:41 | At this, the Jews began to grumble about Jesus because He had said, “I am the bread that came down from heaven.” |
| 5 | John 6:33–35 | For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” “Sir,” they said, “give us this bread at all times.” Jesus answered, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never hunger, and whoever believes in Me will never thirst. |
John 6:48 Summary
[Jesus says He is the bread of life, which means He is the only one who can truly give us the spiritual nourishment and satisfaction we need. Just like our bodies need bread to survive, our spirits need Jesus to truly live. As He says in John 10:10, 'I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full', and in Jeremiah 15:16, it is written, 'Your words were found, and I ate them, and Your word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart'.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be the bread of life?
In John 6:48, Jesus declares that He is the bread of life, meaning He is the source of spiritual nourishment and satisfaction, just as bread is essential for physical life, as seen in Jesus' teaching in Matthew 4:4, where He says 'Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God'.
How does this relate to the manna in the wilderness?
The manna in the wilderness, as mentioned in Exodus 16:4, was a physical bread that sustained the Israelites, but Jesus is the spiritual bread that gives eternal life, as He explains in John 6:49-50, and this is a fulfillment of God's promise in Isaiah 55:1-3, where He invites all to come and eat what is good.
What is the significance of Jesus saying 'I am the bread of life'?
By saying 'I am the bread of life', Jesus is making a profound statement about His identity and purpose, emphasizing that He is the only one who can truly satisfy humanity's deepest needs, as expressed in Psalm 42:1-2, where the psalmist longs for God like a deer pants for water.
How can we apply this verse to our daily lives?
We can apply John 6:48 to our daily lives by recognizing our need for spiritual nourishment and turning to Jesus as our source of life, just as we need physical bread to sustain our bodies, as Jesus teaches in Luke 9:23, where He says 'If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Me'.
Reflection Questions
- What are the ways in which Jesus satisfies my deepest longings and needs, and how can I deepen my relationship with Him?
- How does my life reflect the truth that Jesus is the bread of life, and what changes can I make to more fully live out this reality?
- In what ways do I try to find satisfaction and fulfillment in things other than Jesus, and how can I redirect my focus to Him?
- What does it mean for me to 'eat' of the bread of life, and how can I regularly nourish my spirit with God's Word and presence?
Gill's Exposition on John 6:48
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on John 6:48
Matthew Poole's Commentary on John 6:48
Trapp's Commentary on John 6:48
Ellicott's Commentary on John 6:48
Adam Clarke's Commentary on John 6:48
Cambridge Bible on John 6:48
Barnes' Notes on John 6:48
Sermons on John 6:48
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Grieving the Spirit by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of worldliness and its impact on society. He shares a personal experience of witnessing a young lady being shocked by a prayer du |
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(John - Part 24): The Wonder and Mystery of the Eternal Christ Identifying With Man by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher begins by posing a hypothetical scenario of a man being sentenced to death for murder. He then transitions to describing the beauty of nature and how m |
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(Exodus) Exodus 25:29-30 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the significance of the showbread in the Bible. The showbread was made of grain and symbolized Christ. The preacher draws parallels between t |
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John 6 by Keith Price | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the feeding of the 5,000, which is one of the miracles performed by Jesus. The sermon emphasizes the importance of learning from this miracle |
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Only the Hungry by Basilea Schlink | The video is a sermon by Basilio Schlink titled "Only the Hungry." Schlink emphasizes that Jesus loves to have spiritually hungry children around him, those who are in need and lac |
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Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread by Carter Conlon | This sermon emphasizes the importance of daily seeking God through His Word, especially in the midst of challenging times and the prevalence of false teachings. It highlights the p |
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The Lord's Supper by Mack Tomlinson | This sermon emphasizes the importance of elevating our view and observance of the Lord's Supper, highlighting its significance as a high and holy observance for every Christian. Th |







