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John 6

John 6:63

Many Disciples Turn Back · John 6:59–66
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Translations

Modern
The Spirit gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life.
Traditional
It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.
Literal
It is the Spirit making alive; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life.
Latin
Spiritus est qui vivificat: caro non prodest quidquam: verba quæ ego locutus sum vobis, spiritus et vita sunt.

Interlinear

Greek
English
The Spirit gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life.

Notes

John 6:63

The true source of the gift Jesus gives is the Holy Spirit, not human effort. In this context, the flesh refers to what humans can do on their own. Life and understanding come through the gift of the Spirit (see 14:15–20; 20:21–22). True life is found only when the Holy Spirit gives life to people.

John 6:1–71

Each story in this chapter uses the setting of the Feast of the Passover (6:4) to communicate a deeper meaning.

Events

Parallels

Matthew 8:18–22 Luke 9:57–62 Luke 14:25–33

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of John, Gospel of Lord’s Supper, the Miracle Spirit of God Spirit of Jesus Christ Truth

Topics

Flesh: Symolical: Body of Christ Symbolized by the Bread God's Word Hearing God Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Rejected Jesus, the Christ: Teaches in the Synagogue in Capernaum Quickening of God's People by the Holy Spirit Rely on God Spiritual Food Spiritual Leadership The Scriptures: The Letter of, Without the Spirit, Killeth The Word of God Walking in your Anointing Word of God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Words of Jesus are Spirit and Life