All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.

JOHN 6:37KJV
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John 6:37 (KJV)

What does John 6:37 mean?

John 6:37 means that everyone whom God the Father gives to Jesus will come to Him, and Jesus promises that He will never reject or turn away anyone who comes to Him. This verse emphasizes both God's initiative and Jesus' welcoming response.

In this scene, Jesus is speaking to a crowd after feeding the five thousand, explaining deeper spiritual truths about Himself as the "bread of life." He reassures those listening that coming to Him is not about being excluded or turned away; instead, anyone who comes is fully accepted. The verse highlights the certainty and security of belonging to Jesus for those who respond to God's drawing.

The Greek behind John 6:37

  • "All" (πᾶς, pas): This word is often understood as "everyone" or "all that," stressing the totality—no one is left out among those the Father gives.
  • "Giveth" (δίδωμι, didōmi): The Greek word means "to give" or "to grant," suggesting an intentional act by the Father in entrusting people to Jesus.
  • "Come" (ἔρχομαι, erchomai): This word means "to come" or "to approach," and in this context, it carries the sense of someone actively responding or drawing near to Jesus.
  • "Cast out" (ἐκβάλλω, ekballō): This word means "to throw out" or "to expel." Jesus uses it to strongly assure that He will never drive away or reject anyone who comes to Him.

Why John 6:37 matters

  • John 6:37 clears up the fear that someone might be turned away by Jesus; He makes a firm promise of acceptance to all who come.
  • The verse highlights the cooperation between the Father and the Son—God gives, and Jesus receives and welcomes.
  • This statement fits into the larger conversation where Jesus is explaining that true spiritual life comes from Him, not just physical bread, and that trusting Him is open to all whom the Father draws.

Where else these words appear

“come” Greek G2240 · used in 26 verses

  • Matthew 8:11 And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven.
  • Luke 15:27 And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound.
  • Hebrews 10:9 Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second.

“out” Greek G1854 · used in 64 verses

  • Matthew 5:13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.
  • Luke 8:54 And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise.
  • Acts 7:58 And cast him out of the city, and stoned him: and the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose name was Saul.

“will” Greek G1544 · used in 76 verses

  • Matthew 7:4 Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye?
  • Mark 1:12 And immediately the Spirit driveth him into the wilderness.
  • Luke 10:35 And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.

“me” Greek G1691 · used in 77 verses

  • Matthew 10:37 He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
  • John 9:4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.
  • John 17:20 Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word;