John 6:25 kjv
And when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they said unto him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither?
John 6:25 nkjv
And when they found Him on the other side of the sea, they said to Him, "Rabbi, when did You come here?"
John 6:25 niv
When they found him on the other side of the lake, they asked him, "Rabbi, when did you get here?"
John 6:25 esv
When they found him on the other side of the sea, they said to him, "Rabbi, when did you come here?"
John 6:25 nlt
They found him on the other side of the lake and asked, "Rabbi, when did you get here?"
John 6 25 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| John 6:25 | "Rabbi, when did you come here?" | John 6:25 (direct quote) |
| Matthew 14:13 | When Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there by a boat to a desolate place by himself. | Matthew 14:13 (prior event) |
| Mark 6:32 | So they went away by boat to a lonely place by themselves. | Mark 6:32 (prior event) |
| Luke 9:10 | When the apostles returned, they told Jesus all they had done. He took them along, privately, to a city called Bethsaida. | Luke 9:10 (prior event) |
| John 3:2 | This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God... | John 3:2 (Rabbi usage) |
| John 1:38 | Jesus turned, and seeing them following, he said to them, “What are you seeking?” They said to him, “Rabbi (which means Teacher), where are you staying?” | John 1:38 (Rabbi usage) |
| John 6:26 | Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you are seeking me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves. | John 6:26 (Jesus' response) |
| Isaiah 55:2 | Why do you spend money for what is not bread, and your labor for what does not satisfy? Listen diligently to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in fatness. | Isaiah 55:2 (spiritual vs physical food) |
| John 4:14 | but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life. | John 4:14 (eternal life aspect) |
| John 6:35 | Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst. | John 6:35 (Bread of Life) |
| John 6:51 | I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.” | John 6:51 (Living Bread) |
| 1 Corinthians 10:4 | and all drank the same spiritual drink. For they drank from the spiritual Rock that followed them, and the Rock was Christ. | 1 Cor 10:4 (Spiritual nourishment) |
| Acts 4:32 | Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one claimed that the things that belonged to him were his own, but all things were held in common. | Acts 4:32 (Community sharing, contrast) |
| Proverbs 9:5 | “Come, eat of my bread and drink of the wine I have mixed." | Proverbs 9:5 (Invitation to true sustenance) |
| Deuteronomy 8:3 | And he humbled you and let you hunger and fed you with manna, which you did not know nor did your fathers know, that he might make known to you that man does not live by bread alone, but that man lives by every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD. | Deut 8:3 (Man lives by God's word) |
| Psalm 107:9 | For he satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul he fills with good things. | Psalm 107:9 (God satisfies) |
| Romans 10:17 | So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ. | Romans 10:17 (Word of Christ) |
| Matthew 16:1 | Now the Pharisees and Sadducees came, and to test him they asked him to show them a sign from heaven. | Matt 16:1 (Seeking signs) |
| John 2:18 | So the Jews said to him, “What sign do you show us for doing these things?” | John 2:18 (Jews demand signs) |
| John 6:30 | So they said to him, “What sign do you perform that we may see and believe you? What is your work? | John 6:30 (Demand for signs) |
| Mark 8:11 | The Pharisees came and began to argue with him, seeking from him a sign from heaven, to test him. | Mark 8:11 (Pharisees seek sign) |
John 6 verses
John 6 25 Meaning
The verse describes the crowd finding Jesus on the other side of the Sea of Galilee and asking Him, "Rabbi, when did you come here?" This question reveals their focus on the miraculous feeding of the five thousand and their desire for another physical provision, rather than understanding the deeper spiritual significance of Jesus' presence and teachings.
John 6 25 Context
This verse occurs in John chapter 6, immediately following Jesus' miraculous feeding of the five thousand. The crowd had crossed the Sea of Galilee and found Jesus again, not because they had a spiritual hunger or a genuine desire to learn from Him, but primarily because they had experienced the physical satisfaction of eating the bread and fish. Jesus had deliberately crossed the sea to get away from the crowds who were too focused on physical miracles. When they found Him, their primary concern was where He had obtained more food or how He got there so quickly, indicating their misunderstanding of His identity and purpose. They were looking for a repeat of the miraculous meal, not a spiritual encounter. This sets the stage for Jesus' discourse on the Bread of Life, where He redirects their focus from earthly sustenance to eternal, spiritual nourishment.
John 6 25 Word Analysis
And (καὶ - kai): A common conjunction, linking this verse to the previous narrative of the crowd searching for Jesus.
when (πότε - pote): An interrogative adverb asking about time. They are asking for the temporal arrival of Jesus.
did you come (ἦλθες - ēlthes): Second person singular, aorist active indicative of ἔρχομαι (erchomai), meaning "to come." It signifies a completed action in the past.
here (ὧδε - hōde): An adverb indicating place. They are specifically inquiring about His arrival at this location.
Rabbi (Ραββί - Rabbi): A title of respect used for a Jewish teacher or master. The transliteration from Hebrew (רַבִּי - rabbi) means "my master" or "my teacher." They use this respectful term, but their question indicates a lack of true understanding of Jesus' divine authority and person. This term is also used in John 1:38 and John 3:2 in similar contexts of seeking Jesus as a teacher.
The Crowd's Questioning: The group's focus is entirely on the physical and the temporal – "when did you come here?" This is a demonstration of their materialistic mindset, rooted in earthly concerns rather than divine truth.
The title "Rabbi": While a title of respect, its usage here contrasts with their evident misunderstanding of Jesus’ deeper mission. They acknowledge Him as a teacher but are not grasping His role as the Son of God or the source of spiritual life.
John 6 25 Bonus Section
This encounter emphasizes a recurring theme in Jesus' ministry: distinguishing between superficial, physical followers and those who seek Him for genuine spiritual transformation. The crowd represents those who are easily impressed by signs and wonders but lack a true understanding of faith. Jesus' deliberate withdrawal in the previous events, and now their desperate search for Him, showcases His awareness of their motives. Their use of "Rabbi" is an outward sign of respect, but their internal motive reveals a misunderstanding of His ultimate purpose and identity. They are seeking continued physical miracles, whereas Jesus offers Himself as the ultimate fulfillment of God's provision.
John 6 25 Commentary
The people, having witnessed the miracle of the loaves, were primarily driven by their satisfied physical hunger. They sought Jesus for more bread, not for divine wisdom. Their question, "Rabbi, when did you come here?", highlights their limited perspective; they are focused on the physical circumstances of His arrival rather than His presence as the Messiah. Jesus, however, will soon reveal that He offers a different kind of sustenance—the bread of life—which satisfies eternal spiritual needs, not temporary physical ones. Their search is temporal and material, whereas Jesus' purpose is eternal and spiritual.