Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.

Bible References

Must

John 4:34
Jesus *said to them, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to accomplish His work.
John 5:19
Therefore Jesus answered and was saying to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, unless it is something He sees the Father doing; for whatever the Father does, these things the Son also does in like manner.
John 10:32
Jesus answered them, “I showed you many good works from the Father; for which of them are you stoning Me?”
John 17:4
I glorified You on the earth, having accomplished the work which You have given Me to do.
Luke 13:32
And He said to them, “Go and tell that fox, ‘Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I reach My goal.’
Acts 4:20
for we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.”

While

John 11:9
Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If anyone walks in the day, he does not stumble, because he sees the light of this world.
John 12:35
So Jesus said to them, For a little while longer the Light is among you. Walk while you have the Light, so that darkness will not overtake you; he who walks in the darkness does not know where he goes.
Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might; for there is no activity or planning or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol where you are going.
Isaiah 38:18
“For Sheol cannot thank You,
Death cannot praise You;
Those who go down to the pit cannot hope for Your faithfulness.
Ephesians 5:16
making the most of your time, because the days are evil.
Colossians 4:5
Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.