John 4:34

Modern English Version

Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work.

Cross References

Job 23:12

I have not departed from the commandment of His lips; I have esteemed the words of His mouth more than my necessary food.

Psalm 40:8

I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your law is within my heart.”

Matthew 26:39

He went a little farther, and falling on His face, He prayed, “O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.”

Matthew 3:15

But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now, for it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he permitted Him.

Matthew 9:19

Jesus rose and followed him, and so did His disciples.

Luke 15:10

Likewise, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”

Luke 19:10

For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.”

Luke 2:49

He said to them, “How is it that you searched for Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?”

John 17:4

I have glorified You on the earth. I have finished the work You have given Me to do.

John 19:28

After this, Jesus, knowing that everything was now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said, “I thirst.”

John 19:30

When Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished.” And He bowed His head and gave up His spirit.

John 4:32

But He said to them, “I have food to eat of which you do not know.”

John 5:30

I can do nothing of Myself. As I hear, I judge. My judgment is just, because I seek not My own will, but the will of the Father who sent Me.

John 5:36

“I have greater testimony than that of John. The works which the Father has given Me to finish, the very works that I do, bear witness of Me, that the Father has sent Me.

John 6:33

For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.”

John 6:38

For I came down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.

John 8:29

He who sent Me is with Me. The Father has not left Me alone, for I always do those things that please Him.”

Acts 20:35

In all things I have shown you how, working like this, you must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus, how He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’  ”

Hebrews 12:2

Let us look to Jesus, the author and finisher 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.