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John 6:53
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
John 6:53
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
53 So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless[a] you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you do not have life in yourselves.
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- John 6:53 Rather than soften or explain v 51b, Jesus emboldens it. He makes no attempt to resolve their fighting, but inflames it even more. A more shocking, repugnant, and Law-violating phrase for a Jew can hardly be imagined. In response to their desire to force Him to be king (v 15), Jesus is forcing them to a decision concerning His true nature and mission.
John 6:53
English Standard Version
John 6:53
English Standard Version
53 So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of (A)the Son of Man and drink his blood, you (B)have no life in you.
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Disciples’ Literal New Testament (DLNT) 
Disciples' Literal New Testament: Serving Modern Disciples by More Fully Reflecting the Writing Style of the Ancient Disciples, Copyright © 2011 Michael J. Magill. All Rights Reserved. Published by Reyma Publishing
English Standard Version (ESV) 
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