Bible Strands
John 6:34
“Sir,” they said, “give us this bread at all times.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The crowd addresses Jesus immediately after He declares that the bread of God is the one who comes down from heaven to give life to the world.
The words — κύριε (kurie) translates literally to "Sir," and παντοτε (pantote) means "always" or "at all times," anchoring the crowd's demand for uninterrupted physical provision.
The thread — This request for continuous earthly sustenance parallels the Samaritan woman's plea for water to avoid future thirst (John 4:15) and aligns with Jesus' later observation that the crowd seeks Him only because He provided food (John 6:26).
Why it lands — The text records a direct demand for ongoing material blessing before Jesus clarifies that He Himself is the bread of life, requiring the reader to confront whether to pursue temporary relief or accept the stated spiritual reality.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Then said they unto him, Lord, evermore give us this bread.
Cross-references
- John 4:15 The woman said to Him, “Sir, give me this water so that I will not get thirsty and have to keep coming here to draw water.”
- John 6:26 Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it is not because you saw these signs that you are looking for Me, but because you ate the loaves and had your fill.
- Psalms 4:6 Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.