Pentecost Season · Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time · Year B
John 6:24-35
I Am the Bread of Life
August 1, 2027
Overview & Insights
"I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger." (John 6:35)
The crowd seeks Jesus after the feeding, and he tells them to work for the food that endures to eternal life. He declares himself the true bread from heaven that God gives for the life of the world.
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Commentary
Commentary on John 6:24-35 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary exegesis of the bread of life discourse and the crowd's demand for a sign.
John 6: The Bread of Life Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse by verse evangelical commentary on the whole chapter.
John 6 Commentary Precept Austin
A deep gathering of quotations, word studies, and cross references worked verse by verse.
John 6:24 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregates classic commentaries on the bread of life discourse in one place.
Barnes' Notes on John 6 StudyLight
Albert Barnes' notes on the whole chapter of John 6.
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B) Catholic Productions · Brant Pitre
Dr. Brant Pitre opens the day's readings from a Catholic scholar, linking the bread of life to the manna and the Eucharist.
Eighteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle B, Sunday Connection Loyola Press · Sunday Connection
Catholic background, reflection questions, and family prayer for the Sunday's readings.
Background & Word Study
Enter the Bible: John Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on the Gospel of John, its structure and themes.
Gospel of John 1-12 Overview BibleProject
An animated overview of the first half of John, including the bread of life discourse.
John 6:24 Greek Interlinear BibleHub
Greek word by word with parsing and Strong's numbers for the bread of life discourse.
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