Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.
John 4:34 - King James 2000 Jesus said unto them, My food is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work. 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. |
Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.
I delight to do your will, O my God: yea, your law is within my heart.
And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as you will.
And Jesus answering said unto him, Permit it to be so now: for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness. Then he permitted him.
Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repents.
And he said unto them, How is it that you sought me? knew you not that I must be about my Father's business?
I have glorified you on the earth: I have finished the work which you gave me to do.
After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, said, I thirst.
When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.
I can of my own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not my own will, but the will of the Father who has sent me.
But I have greater witness than that of John: for the works which the Father has given me to finish, the same works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father has sent me.
For the bread of God is he who comes down from heaven, and gives life unto the world.
For I came down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him that sent me.
And he that sent me is with me: the Father has not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.
I have showed you all things, how that so laboring you ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Looking unto Jesus the author 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.