# so he who eats me
The phrase "eats me" is a metaphor for trusting Jesus. However, the Jews did not understand this. Do not make the meaning of this metaphor clearer than Jesus did. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])
# living Father
Possible meanings are 1) "the Father who gives life" or 2) "the Father who is alive."
# Father
This is an important title for God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples]])