Charles Ellicott Commentary John 6:34

"They said therefore unto him, Lord, evermore give us this bread." — John 6:34 (ASV)

Lord, evermore give us... — Compare the note on John 4:15. It would be better to read Sir for "Lord" here, as it was there.

They, as the Samaritan woman, think of the satisfaction of physical need. They do not realize that man does not live by bread alone.

The manna fell from heaven and gave life to their fathers; He has spoken of the bread of God coming in the same way, and giving life.

He has given them bread on earth, which they ate yesterday, but they are hungry again today. Could He give them evermore this bread?