Αποτελέσματα Αναζήτησης
“There are such difficulties in the way of our salvation as could never be overcome but by that grace of God which is almighty. ‘What is impossible with men is possible with God.’ His grace can work on the soul, so as to alter the bent and bias of it, and give it a contrary leaning.” Matthew Henry
John 6:28-29. The people perceive that a moral requirement is signified by τὴν βρῶσιν τ. μένουσαν, etc.; they do not understand what, but they think that Jesus means works, which God requires to be done (ἔργα τ. θεοῦ, comp. Matthew 6:33; Revelation 2:26; Bar 2:9; Jeremiah 48:10).
1. Their enquiry is after a sign (John 6:30): What sign showest thou? Thus far they were right, that, since he required them to give him credit, he should produce his credentials, and make it out by miracle that he was sent of God.
New Living Translation. They replied, "We want to perform God's works, too. What should we do?" Jesus told them, "This is the only work God wants from you: Believe in the one he has sent." Matthew Henry's Commentary on John 6:28-29. Commentary on John 6:28-35. (Read John 6:28-35)
Christ's discourse in this passage clarifies that His mission is not about bread or recreation. All material things pass away eventually, so there is no lasting value in pursuing them. Rather, our focus ought to be on heavenly things, which last forever (John 6:27; Matthew 6:19–20).
(John 6:28-29) Jesus answers their second question: What shall we do, that we may work the works of God? Then they said to Him, “What shall we do, that we may work the works of God?” Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent.”
28 Then they asked him, “What must we do to do the works God requires?” 29 Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: to believe ( A ) in the one he has sent.” ( B )
