• John 6:54
    The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures

    • 54 ὁ The (one) τρώγων munching μου of me τὴν the σάρκα flesh καὶ and πίνων drinking μου of me τὸ the αἷμα blood ἔχει is having ζωὴν life αἰώνιον, everlasting, κἀγὼ and I ἀναστήσω shall resurrect αὐτὸν him τῇ to the ἐσχάτῃ last ἡμέρᾳ· day;

  • John Study Notes—Chapter 6
    New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)

    • 6:54

      feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood: The context indicates that those who feed and drink do so in a figurative sense by exercising faith in Jesus Christ. (Joh 6:35, 40) Jesus made this statement in 32 C.E., so he was not discussing the Lord’s Evening Meal, which he would institute a year later. He made this declaration just prior to “the Passover, the festival of the Jews” (Joh 6:4), so his listeners would likely have been reminded of the impending festival and the significance of the lamb’s blood in saving lives on the night that Israel left Egypt (Ex 12:24-27). Jesus was emphasizing that his blood would likewise play an essential role in making it possible for his disciples to gain everlasting life.