20. But Jesus said to them, “Don’t be afraid. It is I.”
21. Then they were glad to take him into the boat. At once the boat came to land at the place where they wanted to go.
22. The next day came. Some people had stayed on the other side of the lake. They knew that Jesus had not gone in the boat with his followers but that they had left without him. And they knew that only one boat had been there.
23. But then some boats came from Tiberias. They landed near the place where the people had eaten the bread after the Lord had given thanks.
24. The people saw that Jesus and his followers were not there now. So they got into boats and went to Capernaum. They wanted to find Jesus.
25. The people found Jesus on the other side of the lake. They asked him, “Teacher, when did you come here?”
26. Jesus answered, “Are you looking for me because you saw me do miracles? No! I tell you the truth. You are looking for me because you ate the bread and were satisfied.
27. Earthly food spoils and ruins. So don’t work to get that kind of food. But work to get the food that stays good always and gives you eternal life. The Son of Man will give you that food. God the Father has shown that he is with the Son of Man.”
28. The people asked Jesus, “What are the things God wants us to do?”
29. Jesus answered, “The work God wants you to do is this: to believe in the One that God sent.”
30. So the people asked, “What miracle will you do? If we can see a miracle, then we will believe you. What will you do?