John 6:26

The Passion Translation

Jesus replied, “Let me make this very clear, you came looking for me because I fed you by a miracle, not because you believe in me.

Cross References

Ezekiel 33:31

They all flock to you to sit at your feet as my people. They listen to your words, but they will not act on them. Instead, they express genuine devotion to Yahweh, but their hearts are set on cheating others.

John 3:3

Jesus answered, “Nicodemus, listen to this eternal truth: Before a person can even perceive God’s kingdom, they must first experience a rebirth.”

John 3:5

Jesus answered, “I speak an eternal truth: Unless you are born of water and the Spirit, you will never enter God’s kingdom.

John 6:14

All the people were astounded as they saw with their own eyes the incredible miracle Jesus had performed! They began to say among themselves, “He really is the One—the true prophet we’ve been expecting!”

John 6:15

So Jesus, knowing that they were about to take him and make him their king by force, quickly left and went up the mountainside alone.

John 6:2

And a massive crowd of people followed him everywhere. They were attracted by his miracles and the healings they watched him perform.

John 6:24

So when the people saw on the shoreline a number of small boats from Tiberias and realized Jesus and the disciples weren’t there, they got into the boats and went to Capernaum to search for him.

John 6:30

They replied, “Show us a miracle so we can see it, and then we’ll believe in you. Moses took care of our ancestors who were fed by the miracle of manna every day in the desert, just like the Scripture says, ‘He fed them with bread from heaven.’ What sign will you perform for us?”

John 6:36

Yet I’ve told you that even though you’ve seen me, you still don’t believe in me.

John 6:47

“I speak to you living truth: Unite your heart to me and believe—and you will experience eternal life!

John 6:53

Jesus replied to them, “Listen to this eternal truth: Unless you eat the body of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you will not have eternal life.

John 6:64

In fact, Jesus already knew from the beginning who the skeptics were and who his traitor would be.

Romans 16:18

For people like this are not truly serving the Lord, our Messiah, but are being driven by their own desires for a following. Utilizing their smooth words and well-rehearsed blessings, they seek to deceive the hearts of innocent ones.

Philippians 2:21

For it seems as though everyone else is busy seeking what is best for themselves instead of the things that are most important to our Lord Jesus Christ.

Philippians 3:19

doom awaits them. Their god has possessed them and made them mute. Their boast is in their shameful lifestyles and their minds are in the dirt.

1 Timothy 6:5

They add misery to many lives by corrupting their minds and cheating them of the truth. They equate the worship of God with making great sums of money.