John 6:38

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

For I have come down from heaven, not so that I may do My will, but the will of the One having sent Me.

Latin

…quia descendi de cælo, non ut faciam voluntatem meam, sed voluntatem ejus qui misit me.

Original

Greek

English

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

Notes

John 6:37–40

The mission of Jesus is sure to succeed. God sent Jesus and calls people to follow him (6:37, 38, 44). Those who come to him are secure in the promise Jesus gave that he will not reject them or lose them (6:39).

John 6:26–59

This dialogue took place in the synagogue at Capernaum shortly before Passover (6:4, 59). During Passover, Jews would read the story of the exodus from Egypt (see Exodus 1–15).

John 6:1–71

Each story in this chapter uses the setting of the Feast of the Passover (6:4) to communicate a deeper meaning.

Theme notes and profiles

Bread from Heaven The Bronze Snake

Events

Bread of Life Sermonc. AD 29

Related verses

John 5:30
I can do nothing by Myself; I judge only as I hear. And My judgment is just, because I do not seek My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.
John 4:34
Jesus explained, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work.
John 3:31
The One who comes from above is above all. The one who is from the earth belongs to the earth and speaks as one from the earth. The One who comes from heaven is above all.
Philippians 2:7–8
…but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness.
Psalm 40:7–8
Then I said, “Here I am, I have come—it is written about me in the scroll:
John 6:33
For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.”
Isaiah 53:10
Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand.
John 3:13
No one has ascended into heaven except the One who descended from heaven—the Son of Man.
Matthew 26:39–42
Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.”
Hebrews 10:7–9
Then I said, ‘Here I am, it is written about Me in the scroll: I have come to do Your will, O God.’”
Hebrews 5:8
Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from what He suffered.
Romans 15:3
For even Christ did not please Himself, but as it is written: “The insults of those who insult You have fallen on Me.”

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Eternal Life Heaven Humility Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of John, Gospel of Lord’s Supper, the Manna Miracle Spirit of Jesus Christ

Topics

Duty of Man to God Jesus, the Christ: Obedience of Jesus, the Christ: Relation of, to the Father Jesus, the Christ: Son of God Jesus, the Christ: Teaches in the Synagogue in Capernaum Self-Denial: Christ Set an Example of Symbols and Similitudes: Manna The Humility of Christ: Exhibited in His: Obedience Will of God, the Supreme Rule of Duty

John 6:38

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