John 6:38

For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.

King James Version

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Other Translations for John 6:38

BSB

For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but to do the will of Him who sent Me.

AKJV

For I came down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him that sent me.

CPDV

For I descended from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him who sent me.

ERV

For I am come down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.

NHEB

For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him who sent me.

SMT

For I have come down from heaven, not that I might do my will, but the will of him having sent me.

Word Study (Strong’s) for John 6:38

ForG3754ConjunctionIcamedownG2597Verb fromG1537Preposition heavenG3772Noun Masculine notG3756 toG2443Conjunction doG4160VerbmineownG1699 willG2307Noun Neuter butG235ConjunctionthewillG2307Noun NeuterofhimthatsentG3992Verb meG3165

Commentary for John 6:38

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

Overview of John 6:38

Summary

Jesus came to obey Father's will completely

Place

Sea of Galilee

Event

Jesus affirms complete submission

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD