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John 6:56 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for John 6:56 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 6 verse 56 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him.”
John 6:56 (KJV)
Commentary on John 6:56
He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him. This profound statement climaxes Jesus' Bread of Life discourse, using shocking imagery to describe spiritual union with Christ. The Greek ho trōgōn (ὁ τρώγων, "eateth") uses a vivid verb meaning to chew, gnaw, or munch—emphasizing active, personal appropriation rather than passive observation. The present tense indicates continuous, ongoing action: true believers continually feed on Christ by faith.The phrase "dwelleth in me, and I in him" (en emoi menei kagō en autō, ἐν ἐμοὶ μένει κἀγὼ ἐν αὐτῷ) describes mutual ind...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 6:56
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“and he in him. By this we know that he remains in us”
“and I in you. As the branch can't bear fruit by itself”
“and you in me”
“I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door”
“If a man loves me, he will keep my word. My Father will love him, and we will come to him, and make our home with him.,Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.,,,,,,,,”
“God remains in him”
“Father”
“and the Most High your dwelling place”
“I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they will be my people.{Leviticus 26:12; Jeremiah 32:38; Ezekiel 37:27}”
“God remains in us”