Yochanan 6:6

6 But he was saying this to test Philippos, for he himself knew what he was about to do.

Yochanan 6:6 Meaning and Commentary

John 6:6

And this he said to prove him
Or "tempting him", trying his faith, and not only his, but the rest of the disciples; not as ignorant of it himself, but in order to discover it to him and them, and to prepare them for the following miracle; and that it might appear the more illustrious and marvellous:

for he himself knew what he would do;
Christ had determined to work a miracle, and feed the large number of people that were with him, with that small provision they had among them; and being God omniscient, he knew that he was able to do it, and that he was determined to do it, and it would be done; but he was willing first to try the faith of his apostles.

Yochanan 6:6 In-Context

4 Pesach was near at hand, the Chag (Jewish Feast).

5 Therefore, having lifted up his eyes, Rebbe, Melech HaMoshiach saw that a great multitude is coming to him, and he says to Philippos, From where may we buy lechem that these ones may eat?

6 But he was saying this to test Philippos, for he himself knew what he was about to do.

7 In reply, Philippos said, Two hundred denarii worth of lechem would not be enough that each one may take a little okhel.

8 One of his talmidim, Andrew, ach of Shimon Kefa, says to him,