Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on John 6:58 in English Standard Version "This is the bread that came down from heaven, not like the bread the fathers ate, and died. Whoever feeds on this bread will live forever.”" Joh 6:31 Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is written, ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’” Joh 6:33 For the bread of God is he who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” Joh 6:49 Your fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, and they died.