John 6:63

It is the spirit which maketh alive; the flesh profiteth nothing. The words which I have spoken to you are spirit, and are life.

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.

In Context

62What then if ye behold the Son of man ascending where he was before?

64But there are some of you who do not believe. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that did not believe, and who it was that would betray him.

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Cross References

Psalms 19:7The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; The precepts of the LORD are sure, making wise the simple;

Psalms 119:93I will never forget thy precepts; For by them thou revivest me.

John 6:68Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast words of everlasting life;

Romans 2:25For circumcision is indeed a benefit to thee, if thou keep the Law; but if thou art a breaker of the Law, thy circumcision hath become uncircumcision.

Romans 8:2For the law of the Spirit of life set me free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.

Matthew Henry on John 6:61-71

Christ's Discourse with His Disciples; The Effect of Christ's Discourse; The Character of Judas. 60 Many therefore of his disciples, when they had heard this, said, This is a hard saying; who can hear it? 61 When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples murmured at it, he said unto them, Doth this offend you? 62 What and if ye shall see the Son of man ascend up where he was before? 63 It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.… Read the whole commentary →

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