John 6:55

indeed. truly. Greek. alethos. All the texts read alethes (App-175) but not the Syriac.

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⁵⁵ For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed.

Related Commentaries of John 6:55

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

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