John
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life.”
John 6:47
John 6:47 (KJV) speaks to eternal life, faith, and salvation — words set in John, the Gospel of who Jesus is. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.”
John 5:24“And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.”
1 John 5:11“And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.”
John 17:3“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
Hebrews 11:1“Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.”
Acts of the Apostles 4:12“And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.”
Acts of the Apostles 16:31
Common questions
What does John 6:47 mean?
In the King James Version, John 6:47 reads: "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life." The verse speaks to eternal life, faith, and salvation. To read it well, take it in the flow of John 6 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is John 6:47 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life." is John 6:47 in the King James Version (KJV), found in John chapter 6.
What are some related Bible verses to John 6:47?
Verses that sit beside John 6:47 include John 5:24, 1 John 5:11, and John 17:3. Reading them alongside John 6:47 deepens the theme of eternal life.
How can I pray with John 6:47?
Read John 6:47 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.