John 4:34

Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.

King James Version

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Other Translations for John 4:34

BSB

Jesus explained, "My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work.

AKJV

Jesus said to them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.

CPDV

Jesus said to them: "My food is to do the will of the One who sent me, so that I may perfect his work.

ERV

Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to accomplish his work.

NHEB

Jesus said to them, "My food is to do the will of him who sent me, and to accomplish his work.

SMT

Jesus says to them, My food is that I might do the will of him having sent me, and finish his work.

Word Study (Strong’s) for John 4:34

JesusG2424Noun Masculine saithG3004VerbuntothemG846 MyG1699 meatG1033Noun Neuter isG2076Verb toG2443Conjunction doG4160VerbthewillG2307Noun NeuterofhimthatsentG3992Verb meG3165 andG2532ConjunctiontofinishG5048Verb hisG846 workG2041Noun Neuter

Commentary for John 4:34

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of John 4:34

Summary

Jesus explains his purpose centers on divine will

Place

Samaria

Event

Jesus clarifies his life purpose

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD