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.

Must

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Bible References

Must

"My food," replied Jesus, "is to do the will of him who sent me, and to complete his work.

So Jesus made this further reply: "In truth I tell you, the Son can do nothing of himself; he does only what he sees the Father doing; whatever the Father does, the Son does also.

And seeing this, Jesus said: "I have done before your eyes many good actions, inspired by the Father; for which of them would you stone me?"

I have honored thee on earth by completing the work which thou has given me to do;

But Jesus answered: "Go and say to that fox 'Look you, I am driving out demons and shall be completing cures to-day and to- morrow, and on the third day I shall have done.'

Judge for yourselves, for we cannot help speaking of what we have seen and heard."

While

"Are not there twelve hours in the day?" answered Jesus. "If a man walks about in the day-time, he does not stumble, because he can see the light of the sun;

"Only a little while longer," answered Jesus, "will you have the Light among you. Travel on while you have the Light, so that darkness may not overtake you; he who travels in the darkness does not know where he is going.

Making the most of every opportunity; for these are evil days.

Show tact in your behavior to the outside world, making the most of every opportunity.