John 6:26

Updated: June 3, 2025
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Jesus answered them, “Most certainly I tell you, you seek me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate of the loaves, and were filled.
World English Bible (WEB)
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KJV with Strongs
(26) Yeshua replied to them and said, "Amen, amen I tell you, you seek Me not because you saw signs rather because you ate from the loaves and were filled."
The F.O.G
Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, you're not looking for Me because you understood the miraculous signs, but because you ate the bread and were satisfied physically.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Jesus answered them and said, ‘Verily, verily, I say to you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw signs, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were satisfied;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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