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NASB | John 9:4 "We must work the works of Him who sent Me as long as it is day; night is coming when no one can work. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 9:4 "We must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; night is coming when no one can work. |
Bible Question: Please interpret John 9:4? |
Bible Answer: Hello dalle, Welcome to the Forum. In considering the meaning of this verse, keep in mind the purpose of John's Gospel, "...that believing, you may have life in his name" Back in John 5:36 we read, "But the testimony which I have is greater than the testimony of John; for the works which the Father has given Me to accomplish--the very works that I do--testify about Me, that the Father has sent Me." Then, in 6:28 and 29, we're told "Therefore they said to Him, "What shall we do, so that we may work the works of God?" Jesus answered and said to them, "This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent." Of John 9:4, the Bible Knowledge Commentary notes: "Day means the time allotted for Jesus to do God’s will (to do the work of Him who sent Me). We includes the disciples and by extension all believers. Night is the limit set to do God’s works. In Jesus’ case it was His coming death. As the Light of the world Jesus gives people salvation (cf. 8:12). After His death, His disciples would be His lights (cf. Matt. 5:14; Eph. 5:8-14), bringing Christ to others." I hope this helps, BradK |
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