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Jesus the Bread of Life
…56Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood remains in Me, and I in him.57Just asthelivingFathersentMeand Ilivebecause oftheFather,soalsothe one whofeeds onMewill livebecause ofMe.58This is the bread that came down from heaven. Unlike your fathers, who ate the manna and died, the one who eats this bread will live forever.”…

Treasury of Scripture

As the living Father has sent me, and I live by the Father: so he that eats me, even he shall live by me.

the living.

Psalm 18:46
The LORD liveth; and blessedbe my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted.

Jeremiah 10:10
But the LORDis the true God, heis the living God, and an everlasting king: at his wrath the earth shall tremble, and the nations shall not be able to abide his indignation.

1 Thessalonians 1:9
For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God;

I live.

John 5:26
For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself;

John 17:21
That they all may be one; as thou, Father,art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.

even.

John 11:25,26
Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: …

John 14:6,19
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me…

1 Corinthians 15:22
For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.

AccountEatethEatingEatsEver-LivingFeedsFoodLiveAccountEatethEatingEatsEver-LivingFeedsFoodLive1.Jesus feeds five thousand men with five loaves and two fishes.
15.Thereupon the people would have made him king;
16.but withdrawing himself, he walks on the sea to his disciples;
26.reproves the people flocking after him, and all the fleshly hearers of his word;
32.declares himself to be the bread of life to believers.
66.Many disciples depart from him.
68.Peter confesses him.
70.Judas is a devil.

Just as the living Father sent Me
This phrase emphasizes the divine mission of Jesus, highlighting His relationship with God the Father. The term "living Father" underscores God's eternal and life-giving nature, contrasting with the dead idols of surrounding cultures. The sending of Jesus is a central theme in the Gospel of John, reflecting the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah (Isaiah 61:1). This mission is rooted in the divine plan for salvation, as seen inJohn 3:16, where God sends His Son out of love for the world.

and I live because of the Father
Here, Jesus acknowledges His dependence on the Father, emphasizing the unity and co-existence within the Trinity. This statement reflects the intimate relationship between Jesus and the Father, as seen inJohn 10:30, "I and the Father are one." It also points to the source of Jesus' authority and power, which is derived from the Father, aligning with the concept of Jesus as the Word made flesh (John 1:14).

so also the one who feeds on Me
This phrase introduces the metaphor of feeding, which is central to the discourse on the Bread of Life inJohn 6. Feeding on Jesus symbolizes a deep, sustaining relationship with Him, akin to the spiritual nourishment provided by the manna in the wilderness (Exodus 16). This metaphor is further explained inJohn 6:35, where Jesus declares Himself the Bread of Life, offering eternal sustenance to those who believe.

will live because of Me
The promise of life through Jesus is a recurring theme in the Gospel of John, emphasizing eternal life as a present and future reality for believers. This life is not merely physical but spiritual, rooted in a relationship with Christ. The assurance of life through Jesus connects toJohn 11:25, where Jesus proclaims Himself the resurrection and the life, offering hope and assurance of eternal life to those who trust in Him.

1.Jesus Christ
The central figure in this passage, who is speaking about His relationship with the Father and His role as the source of spiritual life.

2.The Living Father
Refers to God the Father, emphasizing His eternal and life-giving nature.

3.The Believer
The one who "feeds" on Jesus, symbolizing a deep, sustaining relationship with Him.

4.Capernaum
The location where Jesus delivered this discourse, often referred to as the Bread of Life discourse.

5.The Feeding of the 5,000
A preceding event that sets the context for this teaching, where Jesus miraculously fed a large crowd, illustrating His ability to provide both physical and spiritual sustenance.The Source of Life
Jesus emphasizes that just as He derives life from the Father, believers must derive their spiritual life from Him. This underscores the importance of a personal relationship with Christ.

Spiritual Nourishment
Feeding on Jesus is a metaphor for continually seeking Him through prayer, scripture, and obedience. It is essential for spiritual growth and vitality.

Dependence on Christ
Just as Jesus depended on the Father, believers are called to depend on Christ for their spiritual sustenance and strength.

Eternal Perspective
This passage encourages believers to focus on eternal life, which is found in Christ, rather than temporary, worldly pursuits.

Communion with Christ
Engaging in practices like the Lord's Supper can be a tangible reminder of our need to feed on Christ spiritually.1.What is the meaning of John 6:57?

2.How does John 6:57 illustrate the relationship between Jesus and the Father?

3.What does "lives because of Me" mean for believers' daily lives?

4.How can John 6:57 deepen our understanding of spiritual sustenance?

5.How does John 6:57 connect to John 15:5 about abiding in Christ?

6.In what ways can we "live because of" Jesus in our communities?

7.What does John 6:57 reveal about the relationship between Jesus and the Father?

8.How does John 6:57 support the concept of spiritual sustenance through Christ?

9.In what way does John 6:57 challenge the idea of self-sufficiency in faith?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from John 6?

11.What does it mean to live as Christ?

12.If Jesus is the only way, why do some non-Christians live morally superior lives to some Christians?

13.What does 'Missional' mean?

14.Why did Jesus instruct eating His flesh and blood?Just as the living Father sent Me

- “Just as the living Father sent Me…” (John 6:57a).

- The Father is “living,” the fountain of all life (Deuteronomy 32:40;Jeremiah 10:10).

- His sending of the Son reveals purposeful, personal mission (John 3:16–17; 17:18).

- In that mission, Jesus is the exact representation of the Father’s nature (Hebrews 1:1–3) and the visible expression of divine love (1 John 4:9–10).

- The Father’s initiative shows that salvation begins with God, not us (Romans 5:8).

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and I live because of the Father

- “…and I live because of the Father…” (John 6:57b).

- The Son shares the Father’s eternal life (John 5:26) yet, in the Incarnation, lives in perfect dependence and obedience (John 8:28–29;Philippians 2:6–8).

- Even His resurrection is attributed to the Father’s power (Acts 2:24).

- This relationship models humble reliance for believers: true life flows from union with the Father (John 15:10).

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so also the one who feeds on Me

- “…so also the one who feeds on Me…” (John 6:57c).

- “Feeds” pictures continuous, personal appropriation of Christ—believing, trusting, abiding (John 6:35, 51).

- Practical ways we “feed”:

• Receive His Word daily (Matthew 4:4).

• Participate at His table, remembering His sacrifice (1 Corinthians 10:16).

• Cultivate intimate fellowship through prayer and obedience (John 15:4;1 Peter 2:2–3).

- It is a present, ongoing action, not a one-time snack.

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will live because of Me

- “…will live because of Me.” (John 6:57d).

- The same life coursing from Father to Son now courses from Son to believer (John 10:10; 11:25–26).

- Life here includes:

• Eternal security (John 5:24;1 John 5:11–12).

• Present power over sin (Galatians 2:20).

• Future resurrection glory (Colossians 3:3–4).

- Christ alone sustains this life; it is “because of Me,” not because of merit or effort (Ephesians 2:8–9).

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summary

The Father, source of all life, sent His Son. The Son lives in perfect dependence on the Father. Whoever continually feeds on the Son by faith partakes of that same divine life and will live—now and forever—because of Him.

(57)I live by the Father . . . he shall live by me.--The preposition "by" here is ambiguous, and it is better, therefore, to render the words,I live by reason of the Father . . .he shall live by reason of Me. For the thought of the Father as the original source of life, and as giving this principle of life to the Son, comp. Note onJohn 5:26. He that taketh the Son into his own being, in like manner receives this principle of life from Him.

Verse 57. - Here is the grandest assertion of all. Christ began by speaking of himself as the Bread of God, as the life-giving Bread, as the living Bread of human souls. He made it then clear that he was this by reason of his Divine humanity given for the life of the world. He added to this that he was specially to be appropriated and accepted as a sacrifice, as the death sacrifice, involved in his giving his flesh for the life of the world. The power conferred by his death in life and life in death for man, enabled him to institute eternal life-giving relations between himself and those who entirely accept and make their own this central reality. And now, to meet the nascent objection as to the unique grandeur of his position, he adds:As the living Father sent me. The phrase, "living Father," occurs nowhere else (cf. "righteous Father,"John 17:25; "holy Father,"John 17:11; "the living God,"Matthew 16:16;2 Corinthians 6:16;Hebrews 10:31; and above all, ch. 5:26, "As the Father hath life in himself, so he gave also to the Son to have life in himself"). Christ is speaking of the human position he assumed before them assent by the Father who has life in himself, who is more than all his laws or all his works. Not merely as the Word, but as the Word of the living Father made flesh, he stands before them.And I live because ofthe Father. "Because he lives, I live; my life is guaranteed by his." This is the premiss, the platform on which he now stands (διὰ τὸν Πατέρα must not be confounded withper Patrem, orδιὰτοῦ Πάτρος, as M"Leod Campbell, who, in his interesting discussion on "Christ the Bread of Life," made this expression equivalent to the means and condition of the Saviour's life). From this premiss the Lord argues a corresponding relation of the believer to himself:So he that eateth me, he also shall live because of me. The points of comparison are:

(1) The Father's life-imparting relation to Christ, and Christ's life-imparting relation to the believer. In both cases the life of one is the guarantee of the life of the other.

(2) The sending of Christ by the Father, correlated with the eating of Christ by the believer.

(3) The peculiar relation of the believer to Christ. "He that eateth me" gathers up and really comprehends all that has gone before. It is, then, possible for the believer not only to share in the Divine humanity by his faith, and also in the fulness and significance of iris (blood) death, but to have full possession of his Divinepersonality. "He that eateth me shall live because of me" (cf. "Because I live, ye shall live also,"John 14:19). This is the vindication of the previous verse, and the climax of the argument.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Just as
καθὼς(kathōs)
Adverb
Strong's 2531:According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that.

the
ὁ(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

living
ζῶν(zōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2198:To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live.

Father
Πατὴρ(Patēr)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3962:Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'.

sent
ἀπέστειλέν(apesteilen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 649:From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. to send out literally or figuratively.

Me
με(me)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473:I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

and I
κἀγὼ(kagō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 2504:To also, I too, but I. From kai and ego; so also the dative case kamoi, and accusative case kame and I, me.

live
ζῶ(zō)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 2198:To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live.

because of
διὰ(dia)
Preposition
Strong's 1223:A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

the
τὸν(ton)
Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Father,
Πατέρα(Patera)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3962:Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'.

so
καὶ(kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.

also
κἀκεῖνος(kakeinos)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2548:And he, she, it, and that. From kai and ekeinos; likewise that.

the [one who]
ὁ(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

feeds on
τρώγων(trōgōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5176:To eat, partake of a meal.

Me
με(me)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473:I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

will live
ζήσει(zēsei)
Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2198:To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live.

because of
δι’(di’)
Preposition
Strong's 1223:A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

Me.
ἐμέ(eme)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473:I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.


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