Bible verses for children
Bread that points to life with Jesus.
John 6:35
Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will not be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.
John 6:35 · World English Bible Classic (WEB)
In simple words
What does this verse mean?
Bread sustains ordinary life. Jesus uses it to describe himself as the source of lasting life for those who come to him. His picture does not remove the importance of feeding hungry people.
Think about something needed every day and how a relationship also needs continuing attention.
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How does bread help explain dependence and nourishment?
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Bible context & readings +
John 6 moves from feeding a crowd to discussion of bread from heaven. Verse 35 identifies Jesus within that teaching; the hunger and thirst language is spiritual imagery rather than denial of bodily needs.
Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.A simple prayer +
Jesus, help us depend on the life you give. Amen.
A suggested prayer, written for this guide.