John 6:26 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - John 6:22-27

In these verses we have, I. The careful enquiry which the people made after Christ, John 6:23, 24. They saw the disciples go to sea; they saw Christ retire to the mountain, probably with an intimation that he desired to be private for some time; but, their hearts being set upon making him a king, they way-laid his return, and the day following, the hot fit of their zeal still continuing, 1. They were much at a loss for him. He was gone, and they knew not what was become of him. They saw there... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 6:22-27

6:22-27 On the next day, the crowd which was still standing on the far side of the sea, saw that there had been only one boat, and that Jesus had not gone into the boat with his disciples, but that the disciples had gone away alone. But some boats from Tiberias put in near the place where they had eaten the bread, after the Lord had given thanks. So when they saw that Jesus was not there, nor his disciples either, they embarked on the boats, and came to Capernaum, looking for Jesus. When they... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 6:26

Jesus answered them and said ,.... Not by replying to their question, or giving a direct answer to that, which he could have done, by telling them that he walked upon the water, and found his disciples in great distress, and delivered them, and came early that morning with them to the land of Gennesaret, and so to Capernaum: but not willing to gratify their curiosity; and knowing from what principles, and with what views they sought after him, and followed him; and willing to let them know... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 6:26

Ye seek me, not because ye saw, etc. - Though the miracle of the loaves was one of the most astonishing that ever was wrought upon earth; and though this people had, by the testimony of all their senses, the most convincing proof of its reality; yet we find many of them paid little attention to it, and regarded the omnipotent hand of God in it no farther than it went to satisfy the demands of their appetite! Most men are willing to receive temporal good from the hands of God; but there are... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 6:26

Verse 26 26.Jesus answered them. Christ does not reply to the question put to him, which would have been fitted to show to them his power in having come thither by a miracle. (134) But, on the contrary, he chides them for throwing themselves forward without consideration; for they were not acquainted with the true and proper reason of what he did, because they sought in Christ something else than Christ himself. The fault which he complains of in them is, that they seek Christ for the sake of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:1-71

2. Christ declares himself to be the Sustainer and Protector of the life of which he is the Source . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:22-26

False seekers and a true Saviour. We have here in relation to Jesus— I. A MANIFESTATION OF AN OUTWARDLY PROPER AND HOPEFUL CONDUCT . These people sought Jesus, and in doing so: 1 . They strove to find the right Object— Jesus. Many seek unworthy, worthless, and injurious objects—objects unworthy of them and their efforts—the very thought of which is most debasing and morally dangerous; but these people seek the most worthy, valuable, and soul-benefiting Object it... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:22-29

The dialogue between Jesus and the Jews in the synagogue of Capernaum. The multitude followed our Lord on the following day across to Capernaum. I. JESUS DISCLOSES TO THEM THE SELFISH MOTIVES THAT GOVERNED THEIR CONDUCT . "Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw signs, but because ye ate of those loaves, and were filled." 1 . Jesus knew the hearts of men . 2 . He exposes their inward character with an unshrinking boldness . 3 ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:22-59

(3) The sequel of the signs . The discussion which follows is closely linked with these two great miracles of power and love. It naturally arises out of them, and refers with great explicitness to the former of them and to its true meaning. The discussion does unquestionably alter its scope as it proceeds, and at John 6:41 and John 6:52 "the Jews" take up a controversy which had previously been conducted by a portion of the crowd who witnessed his mighty works. Jesus declared (1) ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:26

Jesus answered them ; i . e . he met by response their question, but not after the fashion their curiosity might dictate, omitting any reply to their unnecessary inquiry, and even refusing to answer it. The method and time were of no real moment to his questioners. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw signs —in the sense I am desirous you should see those miracles of healing ( John 6:2 ) or other wonders of yesterday, viz. as "signs," "symbols," of my... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - John 6:22-27

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 6:22-27

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 6:26

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 6:26

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 6:26

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:1-71

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:22-26

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:22-29

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:22-59

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:26

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