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.

King James Version

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Other Translations for John 9:4

BSB

While it is daytime, we must do the works of Him who sent Me. Night is coming, when no one can work.

AKJV

I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night comes, when no man can work.

CPDV

I must work the works of him who sent me, while it is day: the night is coming, when no one is able to work.

ERV

We must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.

NHEB

We must work the works of him who sent me, while it is day. The night is coming, when no one can work.

SMT

I must work the works of him having sent me, while it is day: night comes, when none can work.

Word Study (Strong’s) for John 9:4

IG1691 mustG1163Verb workG2038VerbtheworksG2041Noun NeuterofhimthatsentG3992Verb meG3165 whileG2193ConjunctionitisG2076Verb dayG2250Noun FemininethenightG3571Noun Feminine comethG2064Verb whenG3753nomanG3762 canG1410Verb workG2038Verb

Commentary for John 9:4

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 9:4

Summary

Jesus must complete God's mission urgently

Event

Jesus emphasizes task urgency

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD