# Truly, truly See how you translated this in [John 1:51](../01/51.md). # eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood Here the phrases "eat the flesh" and "drink his blood" are metaphors that show how trusting in Jesus, the Son of Man, is like receiving spiritual food and drink. AT: "receive the Son of Man just like you receive food and drink" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) # you will not have life in yourselves "you will not receive eternal life"