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

⁶ Now He said this to test Philip, for He [already] knew what He was going to do.

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁶ And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he would do.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁶ But He said this to prove (test) him, for He well knew what He was about to do.

American Standard Version (1901)

⁶ And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he would do.

Common English Bible

⁶ Jesus said this to test him, for he already knew what he was going to do.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁶ But he said this to test him. For he himself knew what he would do.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

⁶ 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.