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John 6:49

John 6:49
Your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and are dead.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

I am the living bread which came down from heaven,.... This is the same with what is said in Joh 6:33, which is true of Christ, as he has life in him; and is the author and giver of life to others;…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Your fathers did eat manna - There was a real miracle performed in their behalf; there was a perpetual interposition of God which showed that they were his chosen people. And are dead - The bread…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Your fathers did eat manna - and are dead - That bread neither preserved their bodies alive, nor entitled them to life eternal; but those who receive my salvation, shall not only be raised again in…

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

Christ answers them out of their own mouths. They had spoken of the manna as superior to the multiplied loaves and fishes; but the manna did not preserve men from death. The same word is used both in…