John 6:6

And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he would do.

Cross-references

Genesis 22:1 describes God testing Abraham, mirroring Jesus testing Philip's faith here.

Deuteronomy 8:2 says God tested Israel to know their heart, similar to Jesus testing Philip.

Deuteronomy 8:16 connects testing with manna provision, paralleling the bread test here.

In Ezekiel 37:3, God asks a question he already knows the answer to, testing Ezekiel — mirroring Jesus' test of Philip here.

Deuteronomy 13:3 states God tests to know love for Him, echoing the purpose of Jesus' test.

In 2 Chronicles 32:31, God tests Hezekiah by leaving him, similar to Jesus testing Philip here — both reveal what is in the heart.