John 6:54 asv — He that eateth my flesh and drinketh my blood hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.

American Standard Version

"He that eateth my flesh and drinketh my blood hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day. "

— John 6:54, American Standard Version

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John 6 — Context

51

I am the living bread which came down out of heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: yea and the bread which I will give is my flesh, for the life of the world.

52

The Jews therefore strove one with another, saying, How can this man give us his flesh to eat?

53

Jesus therefore said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man and drink his blood, ye have not life in yourselves.

54

He that eateth my flesh and drinketh my blood hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.

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For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed.

56

He that eateth my flesh and drinketh my blood abideth in me, and I in him.

57

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 6:54 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 6:54 say?
John 6:54 in the American Standard Version reads: “He that eateth my flesh and drinketh my blood hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day. ”
Where is John 6:54 in the Bible?
John 6:54 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 6, verse 54.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 6:54.
What translation should I read John 6:54 in?
John 6:54 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 6:54?
John 6:54 reads (ASV): “He that eateth my flesh and drinketh my blood hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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