John 9:4

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Summary

John 9:4

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

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Bible References

Must

Jesus said, My food is to do the pleasure of him who sent me and to make his work complete.

So Jesus made answer and said, Truly I say to you, The Son is not able to do anything himself; he is able to do only what he sees the Father doing; whatever the Father does the Son does it in the same way.

Jesus said to them in answer, I have let you see a number of good works from the Father; for which of those works are you stoning me?

I have given you glory on the earth, having done all the work which you gave me to do.

And he said, Go and say to that fox, I send out evil spirits and do works of mercy today and tomorrow, and on the third day my work will be complete.

For it is not possible for us to keep from saying what we have seen and have knowledge of.

While

Then Jesus said in answer, Are there not twelve hours in the day? A man may go about in the day without falling, because he sees the light of this world.

Jesus said to them, For a little time longer the light will be among you; while you have the light go on walking in it, so that the dark may not overtake you: one walking in the dark has no knowledge of where he is going.

Whatever comes to your hand to do with all your power, do it because there is no work, or thought, or knowledge, or wisdom in the place of the dead to which you are going.

For the underworld is not able to give you praise, death gives you no honour: for those who go down into the underworld there is no hope in your mercy.

Making good use of the time, because the days are evil.

Be wise in your behaviour to those who are outside, making good use of the time.