• John 6:63
    The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures

    • 63 τὸ The πνεῦμά spirit ἐστιν is τὸ the (thing) ζωοποιοῦν, making alive, ἡ the σὰρξ flesh οὐκ not ὠφελεῖ is benefiting οὐδέν· nothing; τὰ the ῥήματα sayings ἃ which ἐγὼ I λελάληκα have spoken ὑμῖν to YOU πνεῦμά spirit ἐστιν is καὶ and ζωή life ἐστιν· is;

  • John 6:63
    King James Version

    • 63 It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.

  • John Study Notes—Chapter 6
    New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)

    • 6:63

      the spirit: Apparently referring to God’s holy spirit. Jesus adds that in contrast with the power and wisdom that God grants through his spirit, the flesh is of no use at all. This indicates that the power as well as the wisdom of humans, as reflected in their writings, philosophies, and teachings, cannot lead to everlasting life.

      the flesh: This expression seems to refer broadly to things connected with the limitations of a fleshly or human existence, including human reasoning and achievements. The sum total of human experience and wisdom, all its writings, philosophies, and teachings, are of no use at all as a means to gain eternal life.

      are spirit and are life: The Greek word rendered “are” (e·stinʹ) may here have the sense of “mean,” so this phrase could be rendered “means spirit and means life.” (See study notes on Mt 12:7; 26:26.) Jesus is apparently indicating that his sayings are inspired by holy spirit and that these sayings are life-giving.