In John 6:32, Jesus speaks of the 'true bread from heaven' — here he identifies that bread as his flesh, the real food.

In John 6:53, Jesus declares that eating his flesh and drinking his blood is necessary for life — the basis for calling them true food and drink.

In John 7:37, Jesus invites the thirsty to come to him and drink — a parallel invitation but referring to the Spirit rather than his blood.

John 15:1 calls Jesus the 'true vine' — here the 'true food.' Both metaphors present Jesus as genuine source of life.

1 John 5:20 declares Jesus the 'true God' and eternal life — here his flesh is the true food giving eternal life. Both point to Jesus as true life.

In 1 Chronicles 11:19, David refuses to drink his men's blood as sacred — contrasting with Jesus offering his own blood as true drink.

In 1 John 5:6, the blood of Jesus is emphasized as integral to his coming — reinforcing the significance of his blood as true drink.