John 4:34
John · New Testament · Chapter 4
“Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.”John 4:34
What Does John 4:34 Mean?
John 4:34 is found in the book of John, chapter 4, verse 34 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Discipleship, and Servanthood.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to John 4:34 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
John 9:4“I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.”Matthew 6:10“Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.”John 6:38“For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.”John 5:30“I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.”Job 23:12“Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.”Hebrews 10:7“Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God.”Psalms 40:8“I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.”John 17:4“I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.”Luke 2:49“And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?”2 Timothy 4:7“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:”Matthew 26:39“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 thou wilt.”John 4:32“But he said unto them, I have meat to eat that ye know not of.”John 19:30“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.”John 5:36“But I have greater witness than that of John: for the works which the Father hath given me to finish, the same works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me.”Hebrews 5:8“Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;”Luke 19:10“For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.”John 8:29“And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.”Matthew 3:15“And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.”Luke 15:10“Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.”John 15:10“If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love.”
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