John 6:63

Updated: June 3, 2025
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It is the spirit who gives life. The flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and are life.
World English Bible (WEB)
It is{G2076}{(G5748)} the spirit{G4151} that quickeneth{G2227}{(G5723)}; the flesh{G4561}{G3756} profiteth{G5623}{(G5719)} nothing{G3762}: the words{G4487} that{G3739} I{G1473} speak{G2980}{(G5719)} unto you{G5213}, they are{G2076}{(G5748)} spirit{G4151}, and{G2532} they are{G2076}{(G5748)} life{G2222}.
KJV with Strongs
(63) It's The רוּחַ Ruach (Spirit) who gives life, the flesh profits nothing! The spoken-words that I speak to you are Ruach and are life.
The F.O.G
The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you are Spirit and Life.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
the spirit it is that is giving life; the flesh doth not profit anything; the sayings that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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