John 6:6

God's Word

Jesus asked this question to test him. He already knew what he was going to do.

Cross References

Genesis 22:1

Later God tested Abraham and called to him, “Abraham!” “Yes, here I am!” he answered.

2 Chronicles 32:31

When the leaders of Babylon sent ambassadors to ask him about the miraculous sign that had happened in the land, God left him. God did this to test him, to find out everything that was in Hezekiah’s heart.

2 Corinthians 13:5

Examine yourselves to see whether you are still in the Christian faith. Test yourselves! Don’t you recognize that you are people in whom Jesus Christ lives? Could it be that you’re failing the test?

Deuteronomy 13:3

The Lord your God is testing you to find out if you really love him with all your heart and with all your soul.

Deuteronomy 33:8

About the tribe of Levi he said, “Your Thummim and Urim  belong to your faithful people. You tested your people at Massah. You quarreled with them at the oasis of Meribah.

Deuteronomy 8:16

He was the one who fed you in the desert with manna, which your ancestors had never seen. He did this in order to humble you and test you. But he also did this so that things would go well for you in the end.

Deuteronomy 8:2

Remember that for 40 years the Lord your God led you on your journey in the desert. He did this in order to humble you and test you. He wanted to know whether or not you would wholeheartedly obey his commands.

Revelation 2:2

I know what you have done—how hard you have worked and how you have endured. I also know that you cannot tolerate wicked people. You have tested those who call themselves apostles but are not apostles. You have discovered that they are liars.