John 6:35 (WEB)
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.
Catechism · 1
“For this reason the specifically Christian sense of this fourth petition concerns the Bread of Life: the Word of God accepted in faith, the Body of Christ received in the Eucharist.” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Jn 6:26-58.
Fathers and councils · 27
Hippolytus of Rome
“For the Lord is our bread, as He says Himself: “I am the bread of life.”” — editor's note: John vi. 35.
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Athanasius of Alexandria
“For He promises, saying, ‘I am the bread of life; he that cometh unto Me shall not hunger, and he that believeth on Me shall never thirst.’” — editor's note: John vi. 35.
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Augustine of Hippo
“After this address, too, his narrative is again borne on to one subject after another, in a sublime strain.” — editor's note: John vi. 22–72.
Read the whole comment“John, on the other hand, has said nothing about the body and blood of the Lord in this context; but he plainly certifies that the Lord spake to that effect on another occasion, with much greater fulness than here.” — editor's note: John vi. 32–64.
Read the whole comment“He saith, “I am the Bread of life.”” — editor's note: John vi. 35.
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John Chrysostom
“Yet to the Jews once He said, “Whosoever shall eat of My flesh shall never hunger, and he that believeth on Me shall never thirst” ( c. vi. 35 ); but they not only did not believe, but were offended at Him.” — the author cites it
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Tertullian
““I am,” saith He, “the Bread of Life;” and, a little above, “The Bread is the Word of the living God, who came down from the heavens.”” — editor's note: John vi. 35.
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Cyprian of Carthage
“Moreover, in the Gospel according to John, the Lord says: “I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall not hunger, and he that trusteth in me shall never thirst.”” — editor's note: John vi. 35.
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Catena Aurea on John
- John ChrysostomCatena Aurea on John
Our Lord now proceeds to set forth mysteries; and first speaks of His Divinity: And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life. He does not say this of His body, for He speaks of that at the end; The bread that I…
Read the whole comment - Theophylact of OhridCatena Aurea on John
He does not say, I am the bread of nourishment, but of life, for, whereas all things brought death, Christ hath quickened us by Himself. But the life here, is not our common life, but that which is not cut short by…
Read the whole comment - Augustine of HippoCatena Aurea on John
He that cometh to Me, i. e. that believeth on Me, shall never hunger, has the same meaning as shall never thirst; both signifying that eternal society, where there is no want.
Read the whole comment - Theophylact of OhridCatena Aurea on John
Or, shall never hunger or thirst, i. e. shall never be wearied1 of hearing the word of God, and shall never thirst as to the understanding: as though He had not the water of baptism, and the sanctification of the Spirit.
Read the whole comment - Augustine of HippoCatena Aurea on John
Ye desire bread from heaven: but, though you have it before you, you eat it not. This is what I told you: But I said unto you, that ye also have seen Me, and believe not.
Read the whole comment - Alcuin of YorkCatena Aurea on John
As if He said, I did not say what I did to you about the bread, because I thought you would eat it, but rather to convict you of unbelief. I say, that ye see Me, and believe not.
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Or, I said to you, refers to the testimony of the Scriptures, of which He said above, They are they which testify of Me; and again, I am come in My Father’s name, and ye receive Me not. That ye have seen Me, is a…
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But, because ye have seen Me, and believed not, I have not therefore lost the people of God: All that the Father giveth Me, shall come unto Me; and him that cometh to Me, I will in no wise cast out.
Read the whole comment - BedeCatena Aurea on John
All, He saith, absolutely, to shew the fulness of the number who should believe. These are they which the Father gives the Son, when, by His secret inspiration, He makes them believe in the Son.
Read the whole comment - Alcuin of YorkCatena Aurea on John
Whomsoever therefore the Father draweth to belief in Me, he, by faith, shall come to Me, that he may be joined to Me. And those, who in the steps of faith and good works, shall come to Me, I will in no wise cast out;…
Read the whole comment - Augustine of HippoCatena Aurea on John
That inner place, whence there is no casting out, is a great sanctuary, a secret chamber, where is neither weariness, or the bitterness of evil thoughts, or the cross of pain and temptation: of which it is said,…
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The expression, that the Father giveth Me, shews that it is no accident whether a man believes or not, and that belief is not the work of human cogitation, but requires a revelation from on high, and a mind devout…
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This is the reason why He does not cast out those who come to Him. For I came down from heaven not to do Mine own will, but the will of Him that sent Me. The soul departed from God, because it was proud. Pride casts…
Read the whole comment - Hilary of PoitiersCatena Aurea on John
Not that He does what He does not wish. He fulfils obediently His Father’s will, wishing also Himself to fulfil that will.
Read the whole comment - Augustine of HippoCatena Aurea on John
For this very reason therefore, I will not cast out Him that cometh to Me; because I came not to do Mine own will. I came to teach humility, by being humble Myself. He that cometh to Me, is made a member of Me, and…
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They therefore who by God’s unerring providence are foreknown, and predestined, called, justified, glorified, even before their new birth, or before they are born at all, are already the sons of God, and cannot…
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I should lose nothing; He lets them know, he does not desire his own honour, but their salvation. After these declarations, I will in no wise cast out, and I should lose nothing, He adds, But should raise it up at…
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See how the twofold resurrection is expressed here. He who cometh to Me, shall forthwith rise again; by becoming humble, and a member of Me. But then He proceeds; But I will raise him up at the last day. To explain…
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Cross-references · 14
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Cited together in Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews I.23.
Cited together in Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews I.23.
Cited together in John Chrysostom on John 6:35–40 (3) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews I.23.
Cited together in Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews I.23.
Cited together in Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews I.23.
Cited together in Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews I.23.
Cited together in Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews I.23.
Cited together in Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews I.23.
Cited together in Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews I.23.
Cited together in Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews I.23.
Cited together in Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews I.23.
Cited together in Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews I.23.
Quotes
Those who eat of Wisdom hunger for more; those who come to Christ do not hunger.