John 6:40–42
And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.
And this is the will of him that sent me, that euery one which seeth the Sonne, and beleeueth on him, may haue euerlasting life: and I will raise him vp at the last day.
The Jews then murmured at him, because he said, I am the bread which came down from heaven.
The Iewes then murmured at him, because hee said, I am the bread which came downe from heauen.
And they said, Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? how is it then that he saith, I came down from heaven?
And they said, *Is not this Iesus the sonne of Ioseph, whose father and mother we know? How is it then that hee sayth, I came downe from heauen?
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- *Cross-referenceMat. 13.55.
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From verse 40
24Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.
24Uerily, verily I say vnto you, Hee that heareth my word, & beleeueth on him that sent mee, hath euerlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation: but is passed from death vnto life.
- Romans 6:23Rank 2 from verse 40
- John 11:25Rank 4 from verse 40
- John 3:15–18Rank 5 from verse 40
15That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
16¶ For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
17For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
18¶ He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
15That whosoeuer beleeueth in him, should not perish, but haue eternall life.
16¶ *For God so loued y e world, that he gaue his only begotten Sonne: that whosoeuer beleeueth in him, should not perish, but haue euerlasting life.
17*For God sent not his Sonne into the world to condemne the world: but that the world through him might be saued.
18¶ He that beleeueth on him, is not condemned: but hee that beleeueth not, is condemned already, because hee hath not beleeued in the Name of the onely begotten Sonne of God.
14But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.
14But whosoeuer drinketh of the water that I shal giue him, shall neuer thirst: but the water that I shall giue him, shalbe in him a well of water springing vp into euerlasting life.
14And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
14*And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among vs (& we beheld his glory, the glory as of the onely begotten of the Father) full of grace and trueth.
- John 12:45Rank 8 from verse 40
- John 14:19Rank 9 from verse 40
27Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.
27‖Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth vnto euerlasting life, which the Sonne of man shall giue vnto you: *for him hath God the Father sealed.
- 1 John 1:1–3Rank 13 from verse 40
1THAT which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life;
2(For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;)
3That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.
1¶ That which was from y e beginning, which wee haue heard, which wee haue seene with our eyes, which wee haue looked vpon, and our hands haue handled of the word of life.
2(For the life was manifested, and we haue seene it, and beare witnes, and shew vnto you that eternall life which was with the Father, and was manifested vnto vs.)
3That which wee haue seene and heard, declare we vnto you, that ye also may haue felowship with vs; and truely our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Sonne Iesus Christ.
- 1 John 2:25Rank 14 from verse 40
- 1 John 5:11–13Rank 15 from verse 40
11And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
12He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.
13These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
11And this is the record, that God hath giuen to vs eternall life, and this life is in his Sonne.
12Hee that hath the Sonne, hath life; and hee that hath not the Sonne, hath not life.
13These things haue I written vnto you that beleeue on the Name of the Sonne of God, that ye may know, that ye haue eternall life, and that yee may beleeue on the Name of the Sonne of God.
- Isaiah 45:21–22Rank 16 from verse 40
21Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time? who hath told it from that time? have not I the Lord? and there is no God else beside me; a just God and a Saviour; there is none beside me.
22Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else.
21Tell ye and bring them neere, yea let them take counsell together, who hath declared this from ancient time? who hath told it from that time? Haue not I the LORD? and there is no God else beside me, a iust God and a Sauiour, there is none beside me.
22Looke vnto mee, and be ye saued all the endes of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else.
- Isaiah 52:10Rank 17 from verse 40
- John 10:28Rank 18 from verse 40
- Isaiah 53:2Rank 20 from verse 40
2For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him.
2For he shall grow vp before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a drie ground: hee hath no forme nor comelinesse: and when wee shall see him, there is no beautie that we should desire him.
- Mark 16:16Rank 22 from verse 40
- 1 Peter 1:8Rank 23 from verse 40
- 2 Corinthians 4:6Rank 24 from verse 40
6For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
6For God who commaunded the light to shine out of darkenes, hath shined in our hearts, to giue the light of the knowledge of the glory of God, in the face of Iesus Christ.
- Hebrews 11:1Rank 25 from verse 40
- John 12:50Rank 26 from verse 40
- Romans 5:21Rank 28 from verse 40
- Hebrews 11:27Rank 29 from verse 40
- John 14:17Rank 30 from verse 40
17Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
17 Euen the Spirit of trueth, whom the world cannot receiue, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him, for hee dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
- John 6:35–37Rank 31 from verse 40
35And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.
36But I said unto you, That ye also have seen me, and believe not.
37All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.
35And Iesus said vnto them, I am the bread of life: hee that commeth to me, shall neuer hunger: and he that beleeueth on me, shall neuer thirst.
36But I said vnto you, that ye also haue seene me, and beleeue not.
37All that the Father giueth mee, shall come to mee; and him that commeth to me, I will in no wise cast out.
From verse 41
- John 6:51–52Rank 1 from verse 41
51I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.
52The Jews therefore strove among themselves, saying, How can this man give us his flesh to eat?
51I am the liuing bread, which came downe from heauen. If any man eate of this bread, he shall liue for euer: and the bread that I will giue, is my flesh, which I will giue for the life of the world.
52The Iewes therefore stroue amongst themselues, saying, How can this man giue vs his flesh to eate?
16These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men’s persons in admiration because of advantage.
16These are murmurers complainers, walking after their owne lustes, and their mouth speaketh great swelling wordes, hauing mens persons in admiration because of aduantage.
- 1 Corinthians 10:10Rank 13 from verse 41
From verse 42
3Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him.
3Is not this the carpenter, the sonne of Mary, the brother of Iames and Ioses, and of Iuda, and Simon? And are not his sisters heere with vs? And they were offended at him.
- Matthew 13:55–56Rank 3 from verse 42
55Is not this the carpenter’s son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?
56And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things?
55*Is not this the Carpenters sonne? Is not his mother called Marie? and his brethren, Iames, and Ioses, and Simon, and Iudas?
56And his sisters, are they not all with vs? whence then hath this man all these things?
- 1 Corinthians 15:47Rank 4 from verse 42
- John 7:27–28Rank 5 from verse 42
27Howbeit we know this man whence he is: but when Christ cometh, no man knoweth whence he is.
28Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught, saying, Ye both know me, and ye know whence I am: and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye know not.
27Howbeit wee know this man whence he is: but when Christ commeth, no man knoweth whence he is.
28Then cried Iesus in the Temple as he taught, saying, Ye both know me, and ye know whence I am, and I am not come of my selfe, but he that sent me, is true, whom ye know not.
- Galatians 4:4Rank 6 from verse 42
- Romans 1:3–4Rank 9 from verse 42
3Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;
4And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:
3Concerning his Sonne Iesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of Dauid according to the flesh,
4And †declared to be the Sonne of God, with power, according to the Spirit of holinesse, by the resurrection from the dead.
- Romans 9:5Rank 10 from verse 42
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John 6:40
Caused to go or be carried; dispatched.
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Each individual or member of the class, group, place, time, side, or kind named; all distributively.
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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.
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1. Perceives with the eyes. 2. Observes or considers. 3. Understands. 4. Experiences or takes heed.
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A title of Jesus Christ as the Son of God and the Son of man.
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Believes, trusts, or places faith in.
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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.
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everlasting
1. Continuing without end. 2. Extending backward without beginning. 3. Enduring or permanent throughout the duration in view.
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The state of living; the period or manner of one's existence.
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Sense 1: To rouse; to stir up. Sense 2: To lift or set upright. Sense 3: To exalt. Sense 4: To build or produce. Sense 5: To call forth. Sense 6: To restore to life.
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At the end or after all others; latest or final.
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Sense 1: Light or the period of light between morning and evening, as distinguished from night. Sense 2: A complete daily cycle. Sense 3: A specified time, occasion, period, age, or season.
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John 6:41
Members of the Jewish people or nation.
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Past-tense or past-participial form of murmur (to grumble; to complain; to utter complaints in a low, half articulated voice; to utter sullen discontent; with at, before the thing which is the cause of discontent).
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Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.
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From a higher place or position to a lower one; below.
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Sense 1: The firmament or expanse above the earth, including the sky and the region of the sun, moon, stars, clouds, rain, and flying creatures. Sense 2: The realm above spoken of as God's throne and dwelling place, and as the place of angels, heavenly beings, and the righteous. Sense 3: By metonymy, God, heavenly authority or source, or those who dwell there.
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John 6:42
Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
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1. A male child or descendant. 2. One belonging to, related to, or characterized by the person, people, place, condition, or quality named.
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Sense 1: A male parent or begetter. Sense 2: An ancestor, forefather, founder, source, originator, chief, elder, or one bearing paternal authority and care. Sense 3: God as Father, including the Father of Jesus Christ and of those described as his children.
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Sense 1: A female parent. Sense 2: Figuratively, a source, chief city, or maternal relation.
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To perceive, understand, recognize, experience, or be assured of something.
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From a higher place or position to a lower one; below.
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Sense 1: The firmament or expanse above the earth, including the sky and the region of the sun, moon, stars, clouds, rain, and flying creatures. Sense 2: The realm above spoken of as God's throne and dwelling place, and as the place of angels, heavenly beings, and the righteous. Sense 3: By metonymy, God, heavenly authority or source, or those who dwell there.
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6:28Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God?
6:28Then said they vnto him, What shall we doe, that we might worke the workes of God?
6:29Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.
6:29Iesus answered, and said vnto them, *This is the worke of God, that ye beleeue on him whom he hath sent.
6:30They said therefore unto him, What sign shewest thou then, that we may see, and believe thee? what dost thou work?
6:30They said therefore vnto him, What signe shewest thou then, that we may see, and beleeue thee? What doest thou worke?
6:31Our fathers did eat manna in the desert; as it is written, He gave them bread from heaven to eat.
6:31*Our fathers did eate Manna in the desert, as it is written, *He gaue them bread from heauen to eate.
6:32Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but my Father giveth you the true bread from heaven.
6:32Then Iesus said vnto them, Uerely, verely I say vnto you, Moses gaue you not that bread from heauen, but my Father giueth you the true bread from heauen.
6:33For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world.
6:33For the bread of God is hee which commeth downe from heauen, and giueth life vnto the world.
6:34Then said they unto him, Lord, evermore give us this bread.
6:34Then said they vnto him, Lord, euermore giue vs this bread.
6:35And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.
6:35And Iesus said vnto them, I am the bread of life: hee that commeth to me, shall neuer hunger: and he that beleeueth on me, shall neuer thirst.
6:36But I said unto you, That ye also have seen me, and believe not.
6:36But I said vnto you, that ye also haue seene me, and beleeue not.
6:37All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.
6:37All that the Father giueth mee, shall come to mee; and him that commeth to me, I will in no wise cast out.
6:38For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.
6:38For I came downe from heauen, not to doe mine owne will, but the will of him that sent me.
6:39And this is the Father’s will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day.
6:39And this is the Fathers wil which hath sent me, that of all which he hath giuen mee, I should lose nothing, but should raise it vp againe at the last day.
6:40And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.
6:40And this is the will of him that sent me, that euery one which seeth the Sonne, and beleeueth on him, may haue euerlasting life: and I will raise him vp at the last day.
Selected passage6:41The Jews then murmured at him, because he said, I am the bread which came down from heaven.
6:41The Iewes then murmured at him, because hee said, I am the bread which came downe from heauen.
Selected passage6:42And they said, Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? how is it then that he saith, I came down from heaven?
6:42And they said, *Is not this Iesus the sonne of Ioseph, whose father and mother we know? How is it then that hee sayth, I came downe from heauen?
Selected passage6:43Jesus therefore answered and said unto them, Murmur not among yourselves.
6:43Iesus therefore answered, and said vnto them, Murmure not among your selues.
6:44No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.
6:44No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me, draw him: and I will raise him vp at the last day.
6:45It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me.
6:45*It is written in the Prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Euery man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, commeth vnto me,
6:46Not that any man hath seen the Father, save he which is of God, he hath seen the Father.
6:46Not that any man hath seene the Father; *saue hee which is of God, hee hath seene the Father.
6:47Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life.
6:47Uerely, verely I say vnto you, Hee that beleeueth on me, hath euerlasting life.
6:48I am that bread of life.
6:48I am that bread of life.
6:49Your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and are dead.
6:49Your fathers did eate Manna in the wildernesse, and are dead.
6:50This is the bread which cometh down from heaven, that a man may eat thereof, and not die.
6:50This is the bread which commeth downe from heauen, that a man may eate thereof, and not die.
6:51I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.
6:51I am the liuing bread, which came downe from heauen. If any man eate of this bread, he shall liue for euer: and the bread that I will giue, is my flesh, which I will giue for the life of the world.
6:52The Jews therefore strove among themselves, saying, How can this man give us his flesh to eat?
6:52The Iewes therefore stroue amongst themselues, saying, How can this man giue vs his flesh to eate?
6:53Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you.
6:53Then Iesus sayd vnto them, Uerely, verely I say vnto you, Except yee eate the flesh of the sonne of man, and drinke his blood, yee haue no life in you.
6:54Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.
6:54Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternall life, and I will raise him vp at the last day.
6:55For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed.
6:55For my flesh is meate indeed, and my blood is drinke indeed.
6:56He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him.
6:56He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him.
6:57As the living Father hath sent me, and I live by the Father: so he that eateth me, even he shall live by me.
6:57As the liuing Father hath sent me, and I liue by the Father: so, he that eateth me, euen he shall liue by me.
6:58This 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.
6:58This is that bread which came downe from heauen: not as your fathers did eate Manna, and are dead: he that eateth of this bread, shall liue for euer.
6:59These things said he in the synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum.
6:59These things said hee in the Synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum.