John 6:27

Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.

Cross-references

John 6:51 Parallel

In John 6:51, Jesus identifies himself as the living bread that gives eternal life — specifying the enduring food mentioned earlier.

John 6:54 Parallel

In John 6:54, Jesus specifies that eating his flesh and drinking his blood gives eternal life — the very 'food that endures' promised here.

John 6:58 Parallel

In John 6:58, the bread from heaven is contrasted with manna, affirming that this food gives eternal life, not just temporal.

John 6:68 Parallel

In John 6:68, Peter declares that Jesus has 'the words of eternal life' — identifying the enduring food as his teaching.

John 6:28 Historical context

In John 6:28, the crowd asks what works God requires — a direct response seeking clarification on how to obtain the enduring food.

John 6:29 Historical context

In John 6:29, Jesus answers: the work of God is to believe in Him — defining the 'food that endures' as faith in the Son.

John 6:40 Parallel

In John 6:40, Jesus directly explains that the enduring food is believing in him for eternal life — a clear parallel within the same discourse.

John 17:2 Parallel

In John 17:2, the Father grants Jesus authority to give eternal life, explaining the 'seal of approval' mentioned here.

John 14:6 Parallel

In John 14:6, Jesus is 'the way... and the life', confirming he is the only path to the eternal life promised here.

John 11:26 Parallel

In John 11:26, Jesus promises that believers will never die, echoing the eternal life from the food that endures.

John 4:14 Parallel

John 4:14 promises water springing up to eternal life — directly parallel to the food that endures to eternal life.

John 11:25 Parallel

In John 11:25, Jesus declares himself 'the resurrection and the life', showing he is the eternal life he gives.

John 4:13 Parallel

John 4:13 contrasts temporary water with eternal water — exactly parallel to the perishable vs enduring food contrast here.

John 10:28 Parallel

In John 10:28, Jesus gives eternal life to his sheep, reinforcing that he is the source of the enduring food.

John 8:18 Parallel

John 8:18 says the Father bears witness with Jesus — echoing the Father's seal of approval in John 6:27.

John 5:40 Contrast

John 5:40 reveals that people refuse to come to Jesus for life, contrasting with His offer of eternal food in John 6:27.

John 17:3 Parallel

John 17:3 defines eternal life as knowing God and Jesus, explaining the content of the food Jesus gives in John 6:27.

John 5:36 Parallel

John 5:36 says the works the Father gave Jesus testify about him — a parallel divine authentication to the seal.

John 1:34 Parallel

John 1:34 declares Jesus is the Son of God — the same identity implied by the Father's seal in John 6:27.

Matthew 6:31-33 tells not to worry about earthly food but seek God's kingdom—reinforcing the priority of eternal provision.

Matthew 6:19 warns against storing earthly treasures that decay—parallel to avoiding food that spoils, seeking heavenly treasure.

Matthew 3:17 records the Father's voice at Jesus' baptism declaring him as beloved Son — the same approval referenced as God's seal.

Isaiah 55:2 Allusion

Isaiah 55:2 asks why labor for what doesn't satisfy and invites to eat what is good—a direct parallel to seeking eternal food.

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 speaks of striving for an imperishable crown—directly paralleling the call to labor for eternal food.

In 2 Corinthians 4:18, Paul echoes this same contrast between temporary seen things and eternal unseen realities.

In Colossians 3:2, Paul urges setting minds on things above, not earthly — directly paralleling the call to seek enduring food.

In 2 Peter 3:11-14, the present world perishes but believers look to a new creation — echoing the contrast between perishable and eternal.

1 John 2:25 Related theme

1 John 2:25 directly states God's promise of eternal life — which is exactly what Jesus offers in this verse.

Galatians 6:8 contrasts sowing to the flesh (corruption) vs. Spirit (eternal life) — the same enduring outcome Jesus promises here.

Luke 12:31 Parallel

Luke 12:31 urges seeking God's kingdom first, which aligns with prioritizing eternal food over earthly food in John 6:27.

Mark 10:17 Related theme

Mark 10:17 asks about inheriting eternal life, directly relating to the eternal food Jesus promises in John 6:27.

Matthew 19:16 Related theme

Matthew 19:16 directly asks about obtaining eternal life, which is the 'food that endures to eternal life' Jesus offers.

Proverbs 10:16 ties righteous labor to life — Jesus promises eternal life from working for the Son.

Proverbs 23:4 warns against exhausting labor for riches — Jesus similarly warns against working for perishable food.

Ecclesiastes 1:3 questions the gain of earthly labor — Jesus answers with eternal food.

In Numbers 11:8, Israel labors to gather manna — a perishable bread contrasting with the eternal food Jesus gives in John 6:27.

Proverbs 9:5 invites to wisdom's feast — Jesus offers eternal food. Both call for spiritual nourishment.

In Hebrews 12:16, Esau trades eternal birthright for a single meal — a typology of choosing perishable food over lasting inheritance.

Ecclesiastes 5:11-16 shows the futility of hoarding earthly wealth, echoing the perishable nature Jesus warns against.

1 Corinthians 6:13 says food and stomach are temporary—pointing to the same perishable vs eternal distinction Jesus makes.

Ecclesiastes 5:16 laments toiling for wind — Jesus redirects to imperishable food.

Matthew 5:6 Parallel

Matthew 5:6 promises satisfaction to those who hunger for righteousness, parallel to working for food that endures to eternal life.

Matthew 6:33 commands seeking God's kingdom first, echoing the priority of eternal food over earthly food in John 6:27.

Romans 6:23 Parallel

Romans 6:23 contrasts death as sin's wage with eternal life as God's gift — the same eternal life Jesus offers in John 6:27.

1 Corinthians 7:29-31 calls to live detached from a passing world—supporting Jesus' instruction to work for what endures.

Ecclesiastes 6:7 says earthly labor never satisfies the appetite—reinforcing Jesus' call to seek lasting satisfaction.

Galatians 5:6 expands 'work for food' into faith expressed through love — showing the active nature of saving faith.

In Jeremiah 15:16, the prophet 'eats' God's words, paralleling the metaphor of consuming spiritual food for sustenance.

Philippians 2:13 reveals God works in believers to will and act — complementing Jesus as the giver by showing God's ongoing enablement.

Colossians 1:29 shows Paul laboring with God's power working in him — mirroring the divine work behind human effort for eternal food.

Habakkuk 2:13 declares labor for worldly gain is fuel for fire—echoing the worthlessness of working for perishable food.

1 Thessalonians 1:3 describes 'work of faith and labor of love' — practical outworking of the enduring food Jesus promises.

Luke 14:15 Related theme

Luke 14:15 pronounces blessing on those who eat at the kingdom feast, connecting to the enduring food Jesus gives for eternal life.