John 6:63

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.

The spirit

The flesh

The words

General references

Mark 2:11

Luke 4:32

Bible References

The spirit

So the LORD God formed the man from the dust of the ground, breathed life into his lungs, and the man became a living being.

For the Spirit's law of life in the Messiah Jesus has set me free from the Law of sin and death.

This, indeed, is what is written: "The first man, Adam, became a living being." The last Adam became a life-giving spirit.

who has also qualified us to be ministers of a new covenant, which is not written but spiritual, because the written text brings death, but the Spirit gives life.

Since we live by the Spirit, by the Spirit let us also be guided.

For the Messiah also suffered for sins once for all, an innocent person for the guilty, so that he could bring you to God. He was put to death in a mortal body but was brought to life by the Spirit,

The flesh

For circumcision is valuable if you observe the Law, but if you break the Law, your having been circumcised has no more value than if you were uncircumcised.

What advantage, then, does the Jew have, or what value is there in circumcision?

Therefore, whoever eats the bread or drinks from the cup in an unworthy manner will be held responsible for the Lord's body and blood.

for in union with the Messiah Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision matters. What matters is faith expressed through love.

For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision matters. Rather, what matters is being a new creation.

Physical exercise is of limited value, but Godliness is very dear, a pledge of life, both there and here.

Stop being carried away by all kinds of unusual teachings, for it is good that the heart be strengthened by grace, not by food laws that have never helped those who follow them.

Baptism, which is symbolized by that water, now saves you also, not by removing dirt from the body, but by asking God for a clear conscience based on the resurrection of Jesus, the Messiah,

The words

Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life.

because I haven't spoken on my own authority. Instead, the Father who sent me has himself commanded me what to say and how to speak.

because they're not just empty words for you they are your very life. Through these instructions you will live long in the land that you are about to cross over the Jordan River to possess."

The Law of the LORD is perfect, restoring life. The testimony of the LORD is steadfast, making foolish people wise.

This is what comforts me in my troubles: that what you say revives me.

But what does it say? "The message is near you. It is in your mouth and in your heart." This is the message about faith that we are proclaiming:

But as it is written, "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined the things that God has prepared for those who love him."

who has also qualified us to be ministers of a new covenant, which is not written but spiritual, because the written text brings death, but the Spirit gives life.

Here is another reason why we constantly give thanks to God: When you received God's word, which you heard from us, you did not accept it as the word of humans but for what it really is the word of God, which is at work in you who believe.

For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul and spirit, joints and marrow, as it judges the thoughts and purposes of the heart.

In accordance with his will he made us his children by the word of truth, so that we might become the most important of his creatures.

For you have been born again, not by a seed that perishes but by one that cannot perish by the living and everlasting word of God.

General references

"I say to you, get up, pick up your mat, and go home!"

They were utterly amazed at what he taught, because his message was spoken with authority.