John 6:27

6:27 Do not work for the food that disappears, ¹  but for the food that remains to eternal life – the food ²  which the Son of Man will give to you. For God the Father has put his seal of approval on him.” ³ 

John 6:29

6:29 Jesus replied, ⁴  “This is the deed ⁵  God requires ⁶  – to believe in the one whom he ⁷  sent.”

¹ tn Or “perishes” (this might refer to spoiling, but is more focused on the temporary nature of this kind of food).

² tn The referent (the food) has been specified for clarity by repeating the word “food” from the previous clause.

³ tn Grk “on this one.”

⁴ tn Grk “answered and said to them.”

⁵ tn Grk “the work.”

⁶ tn Grk “This is the work of God.”

⁷ tn Grk “that one” (i.e., God).