John 6:51

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.

Living

My flesh

General references

John 6:48

Bible References

Living

And yet the Son of man, descended from heaven, is the only one who has ever ascended into heaven.

Jesus answered, "If you knew what is the free gift of God and who is asking you for a drink, you would have asked him instead, and he would have given you 'living' water."

he who believes in me ??out of his body, as scripture says, streams of living water will flow"

come to him then ??come to that living Stone which men have rejected and God holds choice and precious,

My flesh

The Jews then wrangled with one another, saying, "How can he give us his flesh to eat?"

just as the Son of man has not come to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

Then he took a loaf, and after thanking God he broke it and gave it to them, saying, "This means my body given up for your sake; do this in memory of me."

and lead lives of love, just as Christ loved you and gave himself up for you to be a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

who gave himself up for us to redeem us from all iniquity and secure himself a clean people with a zest for good works.

Hence, on entering the world he says, Thou hast no desire for sacrifice or offering; it is a body thou hast prepared for me ??6 in holocausts and sin-offerings thou takest no delight.

General references

I am the bread of life.