John 6:54-Hebrews

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 6:54

Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood ,.... Spiritually by faith, as explained in the preceding verse: hath eternal life ; the principle of spiritual life, which is evidently implanted in him, as appears from his eating and drinking; and is a durable and lasting principle: grace is an incorruptible seed; every part of it is abiding and permanent; and it is itself the beginning, pledge, and earnest of everlasting life, and is inseparably connected with it: moreover, such have... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 6:54

Hath eternal life - This can never be understood of the sacrament of the Lord's supper. Because this was not instituted till a year after; at the last Passover. It cannot be said that those who do not receive that sacrament must perish everlastingly. Nor can it be supposed that all those who do receive it are necessarily and eternally saved. On the contrary, St. Paul intimates that many who received it at Corinth perished, because they received it unworthily, not discerning the... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 6:54

Verse 54 54.He who eateth my flesh. This is a repetition, but is not superfluous; for it confirms what was difficult to be believed, That souls feed on his flesh and blood, in precisely the same manner that the body is sustained by eating and drinking Accordingly, as he lately testified that nothing but death remains for all who seek life anywhere else than in his flesh, so now he excites all believers (162) to cherish good hope, while he promises to them life in the sameflesh. And I will... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:1-71

2. Christ declares himself to be the Sustainer and Protector of the life of which he is the Source . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:22-59

(3) The sequel of the signs . The discussion which follows is closely linked with these two great miracles of power and love. It naturally arises out of them, and refers with great explicitness to the former of them and to its true meaning. The discussion does unquestionably alter its scope as it proceeds, and at John 6:41 and John 6:52 "the Jews" take up a controversy which had previously been conducted by a portion of the crowd who witnessed his mighty works. Jesus declared (1) ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:52-59

(d) The conflict among the Jews leads Christ to insist further on separate participation of his flesh and blood as the condition of life . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:52-59

The increasing difficulties of Jewish unbelief. The further teaching in the synagogue of Capernaum only developed the more decidedly the unbelieving temper of the Galilaeans. I. THE STRIFE AMONG THE JEWS . "The Jews therefore strove among themselves, saying, How can he give us his flesh to eat?" 1 . Some of them evidently were in his favour, and understood his words in their true sense ; but the majority were as evidently opposed to him. 2 . Those who are... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 6:53-55

In these verses Jesus repeats what he had in substance said before.Except ye eat the flesh ... - He did not mean that this should be understood literally, for it was never done, and it is absurd to suppose that it was intended to be so understood. Nothing can possibly be more absurd than to suppose that when he instituted the Supper, and gave the bread and wine to his disciples, they literally ate his flesh and drank his blood. Who can believe this? There he stood, a living man - his body yet... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 6:54-58

John 6:54-58. Whoso eateth my flesh, &c., hath eternal life Has the principles of eternal life implanted in him, and shall enjoy it; for I will raise him up, &c. For my flesh is meat indeed, &c. My flesh and blood are the true nutriment of the soul: they feed it and make it grow: they give vigour to all the faculties, preserve it in spiritual life, and make it fit for heaven. He that eateth my flesh, &c., dwelleth in me, and I in him By an intimate and inseparable union.... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 6:22-59

67. The bread of life (John 6:22-59)Many Jews were determined to find Jesus and make him king. Although he had escaped from them after the feeding of the multitude, they were out the next day looking for him (John 6:22-24).Jesus knew that these people wanted him to be king not because they felt any spiritual need, but because they thought he had magical powers that could supply all their daily needs. He urged them not to think just of physical and temporal blessings, but to seek the spiritual... read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 6:54

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 6:54

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 6:54

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:1-71

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:22-59

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:52-59

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:52-59

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 6:53-55

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 6:54-58

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 6:22-59

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