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 told them, "My food is doing the will of the one who sent me and completing his work.
John 5:19
Jesus told them, "Truly, I tell all of you emphatically, the Son can do nothing on his own accord, but only what he sees the Father doing, What the Father does, the Son does likewise.
John 10:32
Jesus replied to them, "I've shown you many good actions from my Father. For which of them are you going to stone me?"
John 17:4
I glorified you on earth by completing the task you gave me to do.
Luke 13:32
He told them, "Go and tell that fox, "Listen! I am driving out demons and healing today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will finish my work.
Acts 4:20
for we cannot stop talking about what we've seen and heard."

While

John 11:9
Jesus replied, "There are twelve hours in the day, aren't there? If anyone walks during the day he does not stumble, because he sees the light of this world.
John 12:35
Jesus replied to the crowd, "The light is among you only for a short time. Walk while you have the light, so that the darkness may not overtake you. The person who walks in the darkness is in the darkness and does not know where he is going.
Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatever the activity in which you engage, do it with all your ability, because there is no work, no planning, no learning, and no wisdom in the next world where you're going.
Isaiah 38:18
For Sheol cannot thank you, death cannot sing your praise; and those who go down to the Pit cannot hope for your faithfulness.
Ephesians 5:16
making the best use of your time because the times are evil.
Colossians 4:5
Behave wisely toward outsiders, making the best use of your time.

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