16 Bible Verses about Jesus As Food
Most Relevant Verses
"I am the Life-giving Bread," Jesus said to them; "he that comes to me shall never be hungry, and he that believes in me shall never thirst again.
I am the Living Bread that has come down from Heaven. If any one eats of this Bread, he will live for ever; and the Bread that I shall give is my flesh, which I will give for the Life of the world."
For the Bread that God gives is that which comes down from Heaven, and gives Life to the world."
Upon this the Jews began murmuring against Jesus for saying-- 'I am the Bread which came down from Heaven.'
That is the Bread which has come down from Heaven--not such as your ancestors ate, and yet died; he who takes this Bread for his food shall live for ever."
"In truth I tell you," replied Jesus, "Moses did not give you the Bread from Heaven, but my Father does give you the true Bread from Heaven;
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."
"In truth I tell you," answered Jesus, "unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man, and drink his blood, you have not Life within you.
Let him who has ears hear what the Spirit is saying to the Churches. To him who conquers-- to him I will give the right 'to eat the fruit of the Tree of life, which stands in the Paradise of God.' "
Upon this the Jews began disputing with one another: "How is it possible for this man to give us his flesh to eat?"
He who takes my flesh for his food, and drinks my blood, has Immortal Life; and I will raise him up at the Last Day.
For my flesh is true food, and my blood true drink.
He who takes my flesh for his food, and drinks my blood, remains united to me, and I to him.
As the Living Father sent me as his Messenger, and as I live because the Father lives, so he who takes me for his food shall live because I live.
