John 6:56 akjv — He that eats my flesh, and drinks my blood, dwells in me, and I in him.

American King James Version

"He that eats my flesh, and drinks my blood, dwells in me, and I in him. "

— John 6:56, American King James Version

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John 6 — Context

53

Then Jesus said to them, Truly, truly, I say to you, Except you eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, you have no life in you.

54

Whoever eats my flesh, and drinks my blood, has eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.

55

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

56

He that eats my flesh, and drinks my blood, dwells in me, and I in him.

57

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

58

This is that bread which came down from heaven: not as your fathers did eat manna, and are dead: he that eats of this bread shall live for ever.

59

These things said he in the synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum.

John 6:56 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 6:56 say?
John 6:56 in the American King James Version reads: “He that eats my flesh, and drinks my blood, dwells in me, and I in him. ”
Where is John 6:56 in the Bible?
John 6:56 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 6, verse 56.
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 6:56.
What translation should I read John 6:56 in?
John 6:56 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 6:56?
John 6:56 reads (AKJV): “He that eats my flesh, and drinks my blood, dwells in me, and I in him. ” 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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