John 6:28-29 KJV

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:26-36

(a) An offer of himself as veritable bread . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:27-29

Working and eating. In looking at the feeding of the five thousand, we must not allow the miraculous provision to hide the equally important element of the free donation. Jesus might have provided all this vast supply of food miraculously, and yet have said also, "Now you that can pay must pay." But all the necessities of the case required promptitude, and it was best to give freely. We see, however, that immediately the people began to draw wrong conclusions from this free giving. They... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:28

They say unto him, What must we do, that we may work the works of God? The works of God might be, either works like those which are wrought by God the Father, but this would be a very improbable demand; or "the works of God" may be those which God has assigned to man as the conditions of his favour. There is a breadth about the question that may cover the ground involved in Christ's declaration, but it reveals, at the same time, the self-complacency, the carnal conception on the part of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:28-29

The work of God. It is not easy to decide what was the spirit in which the Jews took up the admonition of Jesus, "Work not for the meat that perisheth," etc., and upon its suggestion urged the question which called forth our Lord's reply. Probably they had a very imperfect apprehension of the meaning of the words they used, when they asked, "What must we do that we may work the works of God?" yet, as there is no evidence that at this stage they had ill feeling towards Jesus, it is better... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:29

Christ's reply really solves the great problem which had long perplexed the schools of Palestine, and often, and even to the present hour, is dividing into two hostile camps the Christian Church. Jesus answered and said to them, This is the work of God. Observe, not "works," but "work"—the one work which is the germ and the consummation of all the partial workings which are often made substitutes for it. There is "one work" which God would have man do. Jesus admits that there is something to... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 6:28

What shall we do, that we might work the works of God? - That is, such things as God will approve. This was the earnest inquiry of men who were seeking to be saved. They had crossed the Sea of Tiberias to seek him; they supposed him to be the Messiah, and they sincerely desired to be taught the way of life; yet it is observable that they expected to find that way as other sinners commonly do - by their works. The idea of doing something to merit salvation is one of the last that the sinner ever... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 6:29

This is the work of God - This is the thing that will be acceptable to God, or which you are to do in order to be saved. Jesus did not tell them they had nothing to do, or that they were to sit down and wait, but that there was a work to perform, and that was a duty that was imperative. It was to believe on the Messiah. This is the work which sinners are to do; and doing this they will be saved, for Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone that believeth, Romans 10:4. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 6:28-29

John 6:28-29. Then said they Desiring to appear willing to receive his instructions, as well as his bounties; What shall we do that we may work the works of God? Works pleasing to God, so as to secure his favour, and eternal life. Jesus answered, This is the work of God The work most pleasing to God, and the foundation of all others; that ye believe on him whom he hath sent That you acknowledge him for the Son of God, the Saviour of the world, (John 20:31; 1 John 4:14-15;) that you... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 6:22-59

67. The bread of life (John 6:22-59)Many Jews were determined to find Jesus and make him king. Although he had escaped from them after the feeding of the multitude, they were out the next day looking for him (John 6:22-24).Jesus knew that these people wanted him to be king not because they felt any spiritual need, but because they thought he had magical powers that could supply all their daily needs. He urged them not to think just of physical and temporal blessings, but to seek the spiritual... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 6:28

What shall we do . . . ? = What are we to do . . . ? work the works . Figure of speech Polyptoton. App-8 . works . See note on John 4:34 . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:26-36

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:27-29

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:28

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:28-29

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:29

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 6:28

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 6:29

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 6:28-29

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 6:22-59

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 6:28

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