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John 6:34

John 6:34
Then said they unto him, Lord, evermore give us this bread.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life,.... Christ is so called, because he gives life to dead sinners: men in a state of nature are dead in trespasses and sins; and whatever they feed upon…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Lord, evermore give us this bread - Either meaning, "Let the miracle of the manna be renewed, and continue among us for ever:" or, "Let that bread of which thou hast spoken, become our constant…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

John 6:28-59

Whether this conference was with the Capernaites, in whose synagogue Christ now was, or with those who came from the other side of the sea, is not certain nor material; however, it is an instance of…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Then said they They said therefore.

Lord, evermore give us this bread -Lord" is too strong, and makes the request too much like the prayer of a humble believer. Our translators wisely vary the…

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