John 6:56

He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him.

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"He who eats My flesh and drinks My blood abides in Me, and I in him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

He that eateth my flesh and drinketh my blood abideth in me, and I in him.
- American Standard Version (1901)

He who takes my flesh for food and my blood for drink is in me and I in him.
- Basic English Bible

He that eats my flesh and drinks my blood dwells in me and I in him.
- Darby Bible

He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him.
- Webster's Bible

He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in union with me, and I remain in union with him.
- Weymouth Bible

He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood lives in me, and I in him.
- World English Bible

For my fleisch is veri mete, and my blood is very drynk.
- Wycliffe Bible

he who is eating my flesh, and is drinking my blood, doth remain in me, and I in him.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for John 6:56


6:55 Meat - drink indeed - With which the soul of a believer is as truly fed, as his body with meat and drink.

6:57 I live by the Father - Being one with him. He shall live by me - Being one with me. Amazing union!

6:58 This is - That is, I am the bread - Which is not like the manna your fathers ate, who died notwithstanding.


People's Bible Notes for John 6:56


Joh 6:56 Dwelleth in me. See Ro 6:1-8.

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