I have not departed from the commandment of his lips; I have treasured in my bosom the words of his mouth.
John 4:34 - New Revised Standard Version Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to complete 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. |
I have not departed from the commandment of his lips; I have treasured in my bosom the words of his mouth.
And going a little farther, he threw himself on the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet not what I want but what you want.”
But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now; for it is proper for us in this way to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he consented.
Just so, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”
He said to them, “Why were you searching for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father's house?”
I glorified you on earth by finishing the work that you gave me to do.
After this, when Jesus knew that all was now finished, he said (in order to fulfill the scripture), “I am thirsty.”
When Jesus had received the wine, he said, “It is finished.” Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.
But he said to them, “I have food to eat that you do not know about.”
“I can do nothing on my own. As I hear, I judge; and my judgment is just, because I seek to do not my own will but the will of him who sent me.
But I have a testimony greater than John's. The works that the Father has given me to complete, the very works that I am doing, testify on my behalf that the Father has sent me.
For the bread of God is that which 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.
And the one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what is pleasing to him.”
In all this I have given you an example that by such work we must support the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus, for he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”
looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.