John 9:4
It behooveth us to work the works of Him that sent us, while it is day: the night comes, when no one is able to work.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
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
Matthew 20:7They say to him, Because no one hired us. He says to them, Go ye also into the vineyard.
Luke 13:32And He said to them, Having gone, tell that fox, Behold, I cast out demons and perfect healings to-day and to-morrow, and on the third day I am made perfect.
John 5:19Then Jesus responded and said to them, Truly, truly, I say unto you, The Son is not able to do anything Himself, unless He may see the Father doing it: for whatsoever He may do, the Son likewise also doeth the same.
John 10:32Jesus responded to them, I have shown unto you many beautiful works from the Father; on account of which of these do you stone me?
John 11:9Jesus responded, Are there not twelve hours of the day? If any one may walk in the day, he does not stumble, because he sees 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 →