I have not departed from the commands from his lips; I have treasured the words from his mouth more than my daily food.
John 4:34 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised ‘My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work,’ Jesus told them. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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 commands from his lips; I have treasured the words from his mouth more than my daily food.
Going a little further, he fell face down and prayed, ‘My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.’
Jesus answered him, ‘Allow it for now, because this is the way for us to fulfil all righteousness.’ Then John allowed him to be baptised.
I tell you, in the same way, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.’
‘Why were you searching for me? ’ he asked them. ‘Didn’t you know that it was necessary for me to be in my Father’s house? ’
I have glorified you on the earth by completing the work you gave me to do.
After this, when Jesus knew that everything was now finished that the Scripture might be fulfilled, he said, ‘I’m thirsty.’
When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, ‘It is finished.’ Then bowing his head, he gave up his spirit.
‘I can do nothing on my own. I judge only as I hear, and my judgement is just, because I do not seek my own will, but the will of him who sent me.
‘But I have a greater testimony than John’s because of the works that the Father has given me to accomplish. These very works I am doing testify about me that the Father has sent me.
For the bread of God is the one who 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.
The one who sent me is with me. He has not left me alone, because I always do what pleases him.’
In every way I’ve shown you that it is necessary to help the weak by labouring like this and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, because he said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” ’
keeping our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. For the joy that lay before him, he endured the cross, despising the shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.