John 6:61-63

⁶¹Aware that His disciples were grumbling about this teaching, Jesus asked them, “Does this offend you?

⁶²Then what will happen if you see the Son of Man ascend to where He was before?

⁶³The Spirit gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life.

— John 6:61-63

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Life-Making

Illustration of John 6:63 MESSAGE

Illustration of John 6:63 MESSAGE -- [Jesus said,]  "The Spirit can make life. Sheer muscle and willpower don't make anything happen. Every word I've spoken to you is a Spirit-word, and so it is life-making."

Nothing Else Matters!

Illustration of John 6:63 NIV

Illustration of John 6:63 NIV -- [Jesus said,]  "The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you — they are full of the Spirit and life."

Cross References for John 6:61-63

• Hebrews 4:12
• Galatians 5:25
• Psalm 119:93
• John 6:68
• Psalm 119:50
• Deuteronomy 32:47
• 1 Peter 1:23
• Psalm 119:130
• 1 Corinthians 15:45
• Romans 10:17

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