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John 6:38 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him who sent me. "
John 6:38
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
36 But I told you that you have seen me, and yet you don’t believe.
37 All those whom the Father gives me will come to me. He who comes to me I will in no way throw out.
38 For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him who sent me.
39 This is the will of my Father who sent me, that of all he has given to me I should lose nothing, but should raise him up at the last day.
40 This is the will of the one who sent me, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him should have eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.”
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John 6:1
"After these things, Jesus went away to the other side of the sea of Galilee, which is also called the Sea of Tiberias."
John 6:2
"A great multitude followed him, because they saw his signs which he did on those who were sick."
John 6:3
"Jesus went up into the mountain, and he sat there with his disciples."
John 6:4
"Now the Passover, the feast of the Jews, was at hand."
John 6:5
"Jesus therefore, lifting up his eyes and seeing that a great multitude was coming to him, said to Philip, “Where are we to buy bread, that these may eat?”"
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"He said this to test him, for he himself knew what he would do."
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