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John 6:55

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Because my body is real food, and my blood is real drink.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus is saying he's not just symbolic — he's the actual sustenance your soul needs.

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