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John 6:26

John 6:26
Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Labour not for the meat which perisheth,.... Meaning either food for the body, which is perishing; its virtue is perishing; man cannot live by it alone, nor does it last long; its substance is…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Ye seek me, not because ... - The miracles which Jesus performed were proofs that he came from God. To seek him because they had seen them, and were convinced by them that he was the Messiah, would…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Ye seek me, not because ye saw, etc. - Though the miracle of the loaves was one of the most astonishing that ever was wrought upon earth; and though this people had, by the testimony of all their…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

John 6:22-27

In these verses we have,

I. The careful enquiry which the people made after Christ, Joh 6:23, Joh 6:24. They saw the disciples go to sea; they saw Christ retire to the mountain, probably with an…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

John 6:26-59

The Discourse on the Son as the Support of Life

God's revealed word and created world are unhappily alike in this; that the most beautiful places in each are often the scene and subject of strife.…