I have not departed from the commandment of his lips; I have treasured in my bosom the words of his mouth.
John 4:34 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI) Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of him who sent me, and to accomplish his work. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Jesus said to them, My food (nourishment) is to do the will (pleasure) of Him Who sent Me and to accomplish and completely finish His work. American Standard Version (1901) Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to accomplish his work. Common English Bible Jesus said to them, “I am fed by doing the will of the one who sent me and by completing his work. Catholic Public Domain Version Jesus said to them: "My food is to do the will of the One who sent me, so that I may perfect his work. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Jesus saith to them: My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, that I may perfect his work. |
I have not departed from the commandment of his lips; I have treasured in my bosom the words of his mouth.
And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt.”
But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now; for thus it is fitting for us to fulfil all righteousness.” Then he consented.
Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”
And he said to them, “How is it that you sought me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father's house?”
I glorified thee on earth, having accomplished the work which thou gavest me to do;
After this Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfil the scripture), “I thirst.”
When Jesus had received the vinegar, he said, “It is finished”; and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.
“I can do nothing on my own authority; as I hear, I judge; and my judgment is just, because I seek not my own will but the will of him who sent me.
But the testimony which I have is greater than that of John; for the works which the Father has granted me to accomplish, these very works which I am doing, bear me witness that the Father has sent me.
For the bread of God is that which comes down from heaven, and gives life to the world.”
For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him who sent me;
And he who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what is pleasing to him.”
In all things I have shown you that by so toiling one must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”
looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.