Jesus answered them, "Most assuredly I tell you, you seek me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate of the loaves, and were filled.
6:26. Jesus began with the solemn words, I tell you the truth. Jesus spoke these words four times in this discourse (John 6:26, John 6:32, John 6:47, John 6:53). This drew attention to the importance of what He was about to teach.