John 9:4
We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day. Night is coming when no one will be able to work.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.
In Context
5While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”
Cross References
Ecclesiastes 9:10Whatever your hand finds to do, work at it with your strength, because there is no work or explanation or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, where you are going. 1
Matthew 20:7They said to him, 'Because no one has hired us.' He said to them, 'You also go into the vineyard.'
Luke 13:32Jesus said, “Go and tell that fox, 'Look, I cast out demons and perform healings today and tomorrow, and the third day I will reach my goal.'
John 5:19Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, the Son can do nothing of himself, except only what he sees the Father doing, for whatever the Father is doing, the Son does these things also.
John 10:32Jesus answered them, “I have shown you many good works from the Father. For which of those works are you stoning me?”
John 11:9Jesus answered, “Are there not twelve hours of light in a day? If someone walks in the daytime, he will not stumble, because he sees by the light of this world.
Matthew Henry on John 9:2-8
Sight Given to One Born Blind. 1 And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth. 2 And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind? 3 Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him. 4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. 5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world. 6 When he had thus… Read the whole commentary →