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John 6:31
Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness. As it is written, ‘He gave them bread out of heaven to eat.’”
John 6:31 · World English Bible
John 6:31 in other translations
Our fathers did eat manna in the desert; as it is written, He gave them bread from heaven to eat.
Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, as it is written: ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’”
Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness. As it is written, 'He gave them bread out of heaven to eat.'"
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In context
28 They said therefore to him, “What must we do, that we may work the works of God?”
29 Jesus answered them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.”
30 They said therefore to him, “What then do you do for a sign, that we may see and believe you? What work do you do?
31 Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness. As it is written, ‘He gave them bread out of heaven to eat.’”
32 Jesus therefore said to them, “Most certainly, I tell you, it wasn’t Moses who gave you the bread out of heaven, but my Father gives you the true bread out of heaven.
33 For the bread of God is that which comes down out of heaven and gives life to the world.”
34 They said therefore to him, “Lord, always give us this bread.”
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