# 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 more clear than Jesus did. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/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/translate/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples]])