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John 6:57

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does John 6:57 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “As the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father; so he that eateth me, he also shall live because of me.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

As the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father; so he that eateth me, he also shall live because of me.
John 6:57 — American Standard Version

Context — John 6

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
54He that eateth my flesh and drinketh my blood hath eternal life: and I will raise him up at the last day.
55For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed.
56He that eateth my flesh and drinketh my blood abideth in me, and I in him.
57As the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father; so he that eateth me, he also shall live because of me.
58This is the bread which came down out of heaven: not as the fathers ate, and died; he that eateth this bread shall live for ever.
59These things said he in the synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum.
60Many therefore of his disciples, when the heard [this], said, This is a hard saying; who can hear it?
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“As the living Father hath sent me, etc.] Into the world, to be the Saviour of it; not by local motion, but by assumption of human nature; and not against his will, or as having superiority over him; but by joint consent and agreement: the first person in the Godhead is here styled, “the living Father”; not because he is the Father of spirits, of angels, and the souls of men; and the Father of all men by creation, and of saints by adoption; and the Father, or author of all mercies, spiritual and temporal; but because he is the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ; and this character is peculiar to him: he is indeed the living God, and has life in himself, and is the fountain of life to others; but…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“As the living Father hath sent me--to communicate His own life. and I live by the Father--literally, "because of the Father"; My life and His being one, but Mine that of a Son, whose it is to be "of the Father." (See Joh 1:18; Joh 5:26). he that eateth me, . . . shall live by me--literally, "because of Me." So that though one spiritual life with Him, "the Head of every man is Christ, as the head of Christ is God" (Co1 11:3; Co1 3:23).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“I live by the Father - See the notes at John 5:26. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“I live by the Father - Being one with him. He shall live by me - Being one with me. Amazing union! John 6:58”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“the living: Psa 18:46; Jer 10:10; Th1 1:9; Heb 9:14 I live: Joh 5:26, Joh 17:21 even: Joh 11:25, Joh 11:26, Joh 14:6, Joh 14:19; Co1 15:22; Co2 13:4; Gal 2:20; Col 3:3, Col 3:4; Jo1 4:9 John 6:58”
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