John 6:6 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

Now He said this to test Philip, for He [already] knew what He was going to do.

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he would do.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

But He said this to prove (test) him, for He well knew what He was about to do.

American Standard Version (1901)

And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he would do.

Common English Bible

Jesus said this to test him, for he already knew what he was going to do.

Catholic Public Domain Version

But he said this to test him. For he himself knew what he would do.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

And this he said to try him; for he himself knew what he would do.

John 6:6 Cross References

2 Corinthians 13:5

Put yourselves to a test; see if you are [really] in the faith [i.e., see if you are genuine Christians]; examine yourselves! Or, do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in your hearts, unless [of course] you fail the test [i.e., unless you are counterfeit Christians].

Revelation 2:2

I know about your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. [I know] that you cannot tolerate wicked men and that you have tested those who call themselves apostles, but really are not, and found them to be liars.