Joh 6:26-27 | NETfull | STEP | Jesus replied, “I tell you the solemn truth, you are looking for me not because you saw miraculous signs, but because you ate all the loaves of bread you wanted.

John 6:26-27

26 Jesus replied, ^{▼▼ Grk “answered and said to them.”} “I tell you the solemn truth, ^{▼▼ Grk “Truly, truly, I say to you.”} you are looking for me not because you saw miraculous signs, but because you ate all the loaves of bread you wanted. ^{▼▼ Grk “because you ate of the loaves of bread and were filled.”} 27 Do not work for the food that disappears, ^{▼▼ Or “perishes” (this might refer to spoiling, but is more focused on the temporary nature of this kind of food).} ^{▼▼ Do not work for the food that disappears. Note the wordplay on “work” here. This does not imply “working” for salvation, since the “work” is later explained (in John 6:29) as “to believe in the one whom he (the Father) sent.”} but for the food that remains to eternal life – the food ^{▼▼ The referent (the food) has been specified for clarity by repeating the word “food” from the previous clause.} which the Son of Man will give to you. For God the Father has put his seal of approval on him.” ^{▼▼ Grk “on this one.”}