John 4:34

New Living Translation

Then Jesus explained: “My nourishment comes from doing the will of God, who sent me, and from finishing his work.

Cross References

Job 23:12

I have not departed from his commands, but have treasured his words more than daily food.

Psalm 40:8

I take joy in doing your will, my God, for your instructions are written on my heart.”

Matthew 26:39

He went on a little farther and bowed with his face to the ground, praying, “My Father! If it is possible, let this cup of suffering be taken away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.”

Matthew 3:15

But Jesus said, “It should be done, for we must carry out all that God requires.” So John agreed to baptize him.

Matthew 9:19

So Jesus and his disciples got up and went with him.

Luke 15:10

In the same way, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels when even one sinner repents.”

Luke 19:10

For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.”

Luke 2:49

“But why did you need to search?” he asked. “Didn’t you know that I must be in my Father’s house?”

John 17:4

I brought glory to you here on earth by completing the work you gave me to do.

John 19:28

Jesus knew that his mission was now finished, and to fulfill Scripture he said, “I am thirsty.”

John 19:30

When Jesus had tasted it, he said, “It is finished!” Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.

John 4:32

But Jesus replied, “I have a kind of food you know nothing about.”

John 5:30

I can do nothing on my own. I judge as God tells me. Therefore, my judgment is just, because I carry out the will of the one who sent me, not my own will.

John 5:36

But I have a greater witness than John—my teachings and my miracles. The Father gave me these works to accomplish, and they prove that he sent me.

John 6:33

The true bread of God is the one who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.”

John 6:38

For I have come down from heaven to do the will of God who sent me, not to do my own will.

John 8:29

And the one who sent me is with me—he has not deserted me. For I always do what pleases him.”

Acts 20:35

And I have been a constant example of how you can help those in need by working hard. You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

Hebrews 12:2

We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.