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26 Jesus responded to them and said, “Truly, truly, I say to you— you are seeking Me not because you saw signs[a], but because you ate of the loaves-of-bread and were filled-to-satisfaction. 27 Do not be working for the food which is perishing, but for the food which is remaining to[b] eternal life— which the Son of Man will give to you. For God the Father certified[c] this One”.

The Work God Requires of You Is To Believe In The One Sent Forth By God

28 So they said to Him, “What may we be doing in order that we may be working the works of God?”

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Footnotes

  1. John 6:26 That is, saw signs and want to know what they signify. They merely want the earthly benefit.
  2. John 6:27 Or, into, for.
  3. John 6:27 Or, attested, set His seal on. This is the meaning of the signs.

26 Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, you are looking for me,(A) not because you saw the signs(B) I performed but because you ate the loaves and had your fill. 27 Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures(C) to eternal life,(D) which the Son of Man(E) will give you. For on him God the Father has placed his seal(F) of approval.”

28 Then they asked him, “What must we do to do the works God requires?”

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