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

No one has ascended to Heaven, except him who descended from Heaven--the Son of Man himself.

"If you knew of the gift of God," replied Jesus, "and who it is that is saying to you 'Give me some water,' you would have asked him, and he would have given you 'living water'."

He who believes in me--As Scripture says, Out of his heart shall flow rivers of 'Living Water.'"

Come to Him, then, as to a living stone, rejected, indeed, by men, but in God's eyes choice and precious;

My flesh

Upon this the Jews began disputing with one another: "How is it possible for this man to give us his flesh to eat?"

Just as the Son of Man came, not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

Then Jesus took some bread, and, after saying the thanksgiving, broke it and gave to them, with the words: "This is my body, [which is now to be given on your behalf. Do this in memory of me."

And live a life of love, following the example of the Christ, who loved you and gave himself for you as 'an offering and a sacrifice to God, that should be fragrant and acceptable.'

For he gave himself on our behalf, to deliver us from all wickedness, and to purify for himself a People who should be peculiarly his own and eager to do good.

That is why, when he was coming into the world, the Christ declared-- 'Sacrifice and offering thou dost not desire, but thou dost provide for me a body;

General references

I am the Life-giving Bread.