John 6:31

Our fathers did eat manna in the desert; as it is written, He gave them bread from heaven to eat.

King James Version
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Other Translations for John 6:31

BSB
Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, as it is written: 'He gave them bread from heaven to eat.'"
AKJV
Our fathers did eat manna in the desert; as it is written, He gave them bread from heaven to eat.
CPDV
Our fathers ate manna in the desert, just as it has been written, 'He gave them bread from heaven to eat.' "
ERV
Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is written, He gave them bread out of heaven to eat.
NHEB
Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness. As it is written, 'He gave them bread out of heaven to eat.'"
SMT
Our fathers ate manna in the desert; as it is written, He gave them bread from heaven to eat.

Commentary for John 6:31

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of John 6:31
Summary
Ancestors ate manna from divine provision
Place
Desert
Event
Reference to ancestral manna provision
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Narrative