YHN 6:57 Interlinear View

1. Greek word
2. Greek lemma
3. OET-LV words
4. OET-RV words
5. Strongs
6. Role/Morphology
7. OET Gloss
8. VLT Gloss
9. CAPS codes
10. Confidence
11. OET tags
12. OET word #
1. Καθώς
2. kathōs
3. As
4. -
5. 25310
6. C·······
7. as
8. as
9. S
10. Y32
11. 68099
1. ἀπέστειλεν
2. apostellō
3. sent out
4. -
5. 6490
6. VIAA3··S
7. sent_out
8. sent_out
9. -
10. Y32
11. 68100
1. ἀπέσταλκεν
2. apostellō
3. -
4. -
5. 6490
6. VIEA3··S
7. ˓has˒ sent_out
8. ˓has˒ sent_out
9. -
10. -
11. 68101
1. μέ
2. egō
3. me
4. -
5. 14730
6. R···1A·S
7. me
8. me
9. -
10. Y32
11. 68102
1. ὁ
2. ho
3. the
4. -
5. 35880
6. E····NMS
7. the
8. the
9. -
10. Y32
11. 68103
1. ζῶν
2. zaō
3. living
4. -
5. 21980
6. VPPA·NMS
7. living
8. living
9. -
10. Y32
11. 68104
1. Πατήρ
2. patēr
3. father
4. -
5. 39620
6. N····NMS
7. father
8. Father
9. G
10. Y32; Person=God
11. 68105
1. κἀγώ
2. kagō
3. and I
4. -
5. 25040
6. R···1N·S
7. and_I
8. and_I
9. -
10. Y32
11. 68106
1. ζῶ
2. zaō
3. am living
4. -
5. 21980
6. VIPA1··S
7. ˓am˒ living
8. ˓am˒ living
9. -
10. Y32
11. 68107
1. διά
2. dia
3. because of
4. -
5. 12230
6. P·······
7. because_of
8. because_of
9. -
10. Y32
11. 68108
1. τόν
2. ho
3. the
4. -
5. 35880
6. E····AMS
7. the
8. the
9. -
10. Y32
11. 68109
1. Πατέρα
2. patēr
3. father
4. -
5. 39620
6. N····AMS
7. father
8. Father
9. G
10. Y32; Person=God
11. 68110
1. μού
2. egō
3. -
4. -
5. 14730
6. R···1G·S
7. ˱of˲ me
8. ˱of˲ me
9. -
10. -
11. 68111
1. καί
2. kai
3. also
4. -
5. 25320
6. D·······
7. also
8. also
9. -
10. Y32
11. 68112
1. ὁ
2. ho
3. the one
4. -
5. 35880
6. R····NMS
7. the ‹one›
8. the ‹one›
9. -
10. Y32
11. 68113
1. τρώγων
2. trōgō
3. eating
4. -
5. 51760
6. VPPA·NMS
7. eating
8. eating
9. -
10. Y32; F68117
11. 68114
1. λαμβάνων
2. lambanō
3. -
4. -
5. 29830
6. VPPA·NMS
7. receiving
8. receiving
9. -
10. -
11. 68115
1. μέ
2. egō
3. me
4. -
5. 14730
6. R···1A·S
7. me
8. me
9. -
10. Y32
11. 68116
1. κἀκεῖνος
2. kakeinos
3. and that one
4. -
5. 25480
6. R····NMS
7. and_that ‹one›
8. and_that ‹one›
9. -
10. Y32; R68114
11. 68117
1. ζήσεται
2. zaō
3. -
4. -
5. 21980
6. VIFM3··S
7. ˓will_be˒ living
8. ˓will_be˒ living
9. -
10. -
11. 68118
1. ζῇ
2. zaō
3. -
4. -
5. 21980
6. VIPA3··S
7. ˓is˒ living
8. ˓is˒ living
9. -
10. -
11. 68119
1. ζήσει
2. zaō
3. will be living
4. -
5. 21980
6. VIFA3··S
7. ˓will_be˒ living
8. ˓will_be˒ living
9. -
10. Y32
11. 68120
1. διʼ
2. dia
3. because of
4. -
5. 12230
6. P·······
7. because_of
8. because_of
9. -
10. Y32
11. 68121
1. ἐμέ
2. egō
3. me
4. -
5. 14730
6. R···1A·S
7. me
8. me
9. -
10. Y32; R67943; Person=Jesus
11. 68122

SIL Open Translator’s Notes:

Section 6:22–59: Jesus is the bread that gives life

In this section Jesus spoke in figurative language about how he himself is the source of eternal life. He called himself “the bread of life” and said that people must “eat” his flesh and “drink” his blood. These words caused a lot of argument.

Paragraph 6:52–59

This paragraph continues Jesus’ extended metaphor comparing himself to bread/food. The people did not understand what he meant by eating the bread/food. In Jesus’ response he talked about eating his flesh and drinking his blood. Church groups understand the meaning of what Jesus said in different ways. Here are the two major interpretations:

Jesus used the words “eat” and “drink” figuratively. He meant that people must believe in the Son of Man and receive him personally so that they would have life. He is spiritual food and spiritual drink, giving spiritual life and strength to those who trust him.
Jesus was referring to communion and so the words “eat” and “drink” should be understood more literally. He meant that people must take communion to have spiritual life and strength.

Some of the disciples that heard Jesus understood his words literally. And today, church groups understand this passage in different ways. So it is recommended that you translate it more literally. Do not explain Jesus’ expressions in your translation.

6:57a

Just as the living Father sent Me

As the Father who lives has sent me here
God the living Father has sent me to you/earth,

Just as the living Father sent Me: This clause is the basis for the truth of the clause in 6:57b. Jesus said that God the Father is the one who sent him. In some languages it may be necessary to say from where and to where God sent him. For example:

sent me from heaven to earth

Just as: The phrase Just as introduces the first part of a comparison. The word Just here means “exactly.”

Here are other ways to translate this phrase:

As (NJB)

In the same way that…

the living Father: This phrase indicates that God the Father is alive and is the source of life for all. This is the only time this phrase is used in the Bible. However, in Matthew 16:16, Peter referred to Jesus as “the son of the living God.”

Here are some other ways to translate this phrase:

the Father who has life (GW)

My Father God who sent me, he is the true source of life

6:57b

and I live because of the Father,

and I live through the Father,
and my life depends on the Father.

I live because of the Father: In this clause, Jesus indicated that God the Father was his source of life.

Here is another way to translate this clause:

I get life from myFather God

General Comment on 6:57a–b

Here are other ways to translate these clauses:

The living Father sent me, and because of him I live also. (GNT)

The living Father sent me, and I have life because of him. (CEV)

I live because of the living Father who sent me (NLT)

6:57c

so also the one who feeds on Me will live because of Me.

so the one who eats me will live through me.
In the same way all who eat me will have life that depends on me.

so also the one who feeds on Me will live because of Me: This is the second part of the comparison that began in 6:57a (just as…so). It compares the way a person lives because of Jesus to the way Jesus lives because of God the Father.

Here is another way to translate this clause:

In the same way whoever eats me will live because of me. (GNB)

General Comment on 6:57a–c

In the Greek text, as in the BSB, 6:57a–c forms one long sentence. In some languages it may be more natural to break this up into two sentences. For example:

The living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father. So whoever eats me will live because of me. (NCV)

The living Father sent me, and he causes me to live. Now I will cause anyone who eats my flesh to live.

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

ὁ ζῶν Πατὴρ

the living the_‹one› (Some words not found in SR-GNT: Καθώς ἀπέστειλεν μέ ὁ ζῶν Πατήρ κἀγώ ζῶ διά τόν Πατέρα καί ὁ τρώγων μέ κἀκεῖνος ζήσει διʼ ἐμέ)

Here, living refers to being the source of life or having the ability to create life. This is also how Jesus used living in verse [51](../06/51.md). See how you translated living in verse [51](../06/51). Alternate translation: [the Father who causes life]

Note 2 topic: guidelines-sonofgodprinciples

Πατὴρ & Πατέρα

(Some words not found in SR-GNT: Καθώς ἀπέστειλεν μέ ὁ ζῶν Πατήρ κἀγώ ζῶ διά τόν Πατέρα καί ὁ τρώγων μέ κἀκεῖνος ζήσει διʼ ἐμέ)

Father is an important title for God.

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

κἀγὼ ζῶ διὰ τὸν Πατέρα

Here, live refers to being the source of life or having the ability to create life. It does not mean to merely be alive. You could include this information if that would be helpful to your readers. Alternate translation: [and I cause life because of the Father]

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

κἀγὼ ζῶ διὰ τὸν Πατέρα

Here, because of the Father indicates the reason why Jesus has the ability to cause life. God the Father gave Jesus the ability to cause others to live. Jesus explained this concept in [5:25–26](../05/25.md). You could include this information if that would be helpful to your readers. Alternate translation: [and I cause life because the Father has enabled me to do so]

Note 5 topic: figures-of-speech / extrainfo

καὶ ὁ τρώγων με

Jesus is using eating me to refer to trusting him. However, the Jews did not understand this. Therefore, you do not need to explain its meaning further here. See how you translated similar expressions in verses [53–56](../06/53.md).

Note 6 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

κἀκεῖνος ζήσει δι’ ἐμέ

and_that_‹one› ˓will_be˒_living because_of me

Here, live refers to having eternal life. It does not refer to being the source of life, as living and live are used previously in this verse. You could include this information if that would be helpful to your readers. Alternate translation: [he will also have eternal life because of me]

OET-LV English word order (‘Reverse’ interlinear)

1. OET-LV words
2. OET-RV words
3. Strongs
4. Greek word
5. Greek lemma
6. Role/Morphology
7. OET Gloss
8. VLT Gloss
9. CAPS codes
10. Confidence
11. OET tags
12. OET word #
1. As
2. -
3. 25310
4. S
5. kathōs
6. C-·······
7. as
8. as
9. S
10. Y32
11. 68099
1. the
2. -
3. 35880
5. ho
6. E-····NMS
7. the
8. the
9. -
10. Y32
11. 68103
1. living
2. -
3. 21980
5. zaō
6. V-PPA·NMS
7. living
8. living
9. -
10. Y32
11. 68104
1. father
2. -
3. 39620
4. G
5. patēr
6. N-····NMS
7. father
8. Father
9. G
10. Y32; Person=God
11. 68105
1. sent
2. -
3. 6490
5. apostellō
6. V-IAA3··S
7. sent_out
8. sent_out
9. -
10. Y32
11. 68100
1. me
2. -
3. 14730
5. egō
6. R-···1A·S
7. me
8. me
9. -
10. Y32
11. 68102
1. out
2. -
3. 6490
5. apostellō
6. V-IAA3··S
7. sent_out
8. sent_out
9. -
10. Y32
11. 68100
1. and I
2. -
3. 25040
5. kagō
6. R-···1N·S
7. and_I
8. and_I
9. -
10. Y32
11. 68106
1. am living
2. -
3. 21980
5. zaō
6. V-IPA1··S
7. ˓am˒ living
8. ˓am˒ living
9. -
10. Y32
11. 68107
1. because of
2. -
3. 12230
5. dia
6. P-·······
7. because_of
8. because_of
9. -
10. Y32
11. 68108
1. the
2. -
3. 35880
5. ho
6. E-····AMS
7. the
8. the
9. -
10. Y32
11. 68109
1. father
2. -
3. 39620
4. G
5. patēr
6. N-····AMS
7. father
8. Father
9. G
10. Y32; Person=God
11. 68110
1. also
2. -
3. 25320
5. kai
6. D-·······
7. also
8. also
9. -
10. Y32
11. 68112
1. the one
2. -
3. 35880
5. ho
6. R-····NMS
7. the ‹one›
8. the ‹one›
9. -
10. Y32
11. 68113
1. eating
2. -
3. 51760
5. trōgō
6. V-PPA·NMS
7. eating
8. eating
9. -
10. Y32; F68117
11. 68114
1. me
2. -
3. 14730
5. egō
6. R-···1A·S
7. me
8. me
9. -
10. Y32
11. 68116
1. and that one
2. -
3. 25480
5. kakeinos
6. R-····NMS
7. and_that ‹one›
8. and_that ‹one›
9. -
10. Y32; R68114
11. 68117
1. will be living
2. -
3. 21980
5. zaō
6. V-IFA3··S
7. ˓will_be˒ living
8. ˓will_be˒ living
9. -
10. Y32
11. 68120
1. because of
2. -
3. 12230
5. dia
6. P-·······
7. because_of
8. because_of
9. -
10. Y32
11. 68121
1. me
2. -
3. 14730
5. egō
6. R-···1A·S
7. me
8. me
9. -
10. Y32; R67943; Person=Jesus
11. 68122

Note: The OET-RV is still only a first draft, and so far only a few words have been (mostly automatically) matched to the Hebrew or Greek words that they’re translated from.

Acknowledgements: The SR Greek text, lemmas, morphology, and VLT gloss are all thanks to the CNTR.

OET interlinear YHN (JHN) 6:57

SR Greek word order (including unused variant words in grey)