John 6:53 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then Jesus 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 no life in you.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then Jesus told them, 'I'm telling you the absolute truth — unless you take in the Son of Man's flesh and drink his blood, there's no real life inside you.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus is saying spiritual connection with him isn't optional — it's literally life or death.

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