John Chapter 6 verse 28 Holy Bible
They said therefore unto him, What must we do, that we may work the works of God?
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Then they said to him, How may we do the works of God?
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They said therefore to him, What should we do that we may work the works of God?
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Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God?
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They said therefore to him, "What must we do, that we may work the works of God?"
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They said therefore unto him, `What may we do that we may work the works of God?'
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John 6 : 28 Bible Verse Songs
Pulpit Commentary
Pulpit CommentaryVerse 28. - They say unto him, What must we do, that we may work the works of God? The works of God might be, either works like those which are wrought by God the Father, but this would be a very improbable demand; or "the works of God" may be those which God has assigned to man as the conditions of his favour. There is a breadth about the question that may cover the ground involved in Christ's declaration, but it reveals, at the same time, the self-complacency, the carnal conception on the part of these Galilaeans of their being able, competent, to fulfil along certain lines to be specified, all the required conditions. But we must not be too hard on these Galilaeans, brought up as they were to believe in the efficacy of certain rounds of specific and arbitrary duties, methods of purification, forms of service and of abstinence, pilgrimages and fastings and feastings, as well as obedience to a specific moral code. They ask quite rationally, "What must we do?" and in various forms the same question bursts from the heart of all who have, starting from utter indifference, made any progress towards, or in the direction of, holy living or of Divine pleasing.
Ellicott's Commentary
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(28) This verse confirms the meaning given to the preceding words. They understand them in that sense. There are works for them to do which are appointed of God. What shall they do that they may work these works? They had seen Him doing mighty works, which clearly showed the power of God. Are there for them works of a like kind? What steps must they take that they too may work them?
