therefore, not comprehending the words of Christ, which were nothing else than the explanation of the gospel (for by “eating bread” He means believing the word of the gospel), say to Him [Jn. 6:34]: “Lord, evermore give us this bread.” Jesus, therefore, said unto them [John 6:35]: “I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall in no wise hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.” Hearing Christ say that the bread which came down out of heaven gives life to the world, the Jews desired
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