John 6:22-59

Context, Context, Context

What just happened?

Feeding of the 5,000

The disciples left to go to Capernaum by boat

Jesus stayed behind

The next day people realized He (Jesus) was on the other shore (Capernaum)

Verse 26:

Here is where Jesus starts talking in metaphors and we can hear His tone change in the text.

Verse 27:

English Standard Version Chapter 6

Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For on him God the Father has set his seal