John 6:57

Not a mere repetition of the previous statement but an enlargement of it. The result of this close union is perfect life, proceeding as from the Father to the Son, so in like manner from the Son to all believers.

the living Father The absolutely Living One, the Fount of all life, in whom is no element of death. The expression occurs nowhere else. Comp. Matthew 16:16; 2 Corinthians 6:16; Hebrews 7:25. For -hath sent" read sent.

By the Father Better because of the Father, i.e. because the Father is the Living One. Similarly, -by Me" should be because of Me, i.e. because he thus derives life from Me.

he that eateth me Instead of the Flesh and Blood we have Christ Himself; the two modes of partaking are merged in one, the more appropriate of the two being retained.

even he Or, he also.