John 6:33-35
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
33 For the bread of God is that which comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.”
34 (A)So they said to him, “Sir, give us this bread always.” 35 [a]Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.(B)
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- 6:35–59 Up to Jn 6:50 “bread of life” is a figure for God’s revelation in Jesus; in Jn 6:51–58, the eucharistic theme comes to the fore. There may thus be a break between Jn 6:50–51.
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