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.

Cross References

Job 23:12

I have not departed from the commandment of his lips; I have treasured in my bosom the words of his mouth.

Psalm 40:8

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

Matthew 26:39

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.”

Matthew 3:15

But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now; for thus it is fitting for us to fulfil all righteousness.” Then he consented.

Matthew 9:19

And Jesus rose and followed him, with his disciples.

Luke 15:10

Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”

Luke 19:10

For the Son of man came to seek and to save the lost.”

Luke 2:49

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?”

John 17:4

I glorified thee on earth, having accomplished the work which thou gavest me to do;

John 19:28

After this Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfil the scripture), “I thirst.”

John 19:30

When Jesus had received the vinegar, 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 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.

John 5:36

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.

John 6:33

For the bread of God is that which comes down from heaven, and gives life to the world.”

John 6:38

For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him who sent me;

John 8:29

And he who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what is pleasing to him.”

Acts 20:35

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.’ ”

Hebrews 12:2

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.