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Seize Your 'Day'
Commentators universally interpret Jesus's words as a call to urgent action. They explain that 'day' represents our limited lifetime—the opportunity to do God's will. 'Night' symbolizes death, when our time for earthly work ends. This metaphor, as noted by scholars like Calvin and Barnes, should motivate believers to diligently use every opportunity for good, recognizing that our time is short.
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Albert Barnes
On John 9:4
18th Century
Theologian
The works of him, etc. The works of beneficence and mercy which God has commissioned me to do, and which are expressive of His goodness an…
AT Robertson
On John 9:4
We must work the works of him that sent me (ημας δε εργαζεσθα τα εργα του πεμψαντος με). This is undoubtedly the correct text (sup…
Charles Ellicott
On John 9:4
19th Century
Bishop
I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day.—The better reading is probably that which has we, in…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 9:1–7
19th Century
Preacher
And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth. And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 9:4
The growing pressure of hostility rising from unbelief warned Jesus that his time was short; the darkness would soon fall. As all the Gospels show,…
John Calvin
On John 9:4
16th Century
Theologian
I must work the works of Him who has sent me. He now testifies that He has been sent for the purpose of manifesting the kindness of God in…
John Gill
On John 9:4
17th Century
Pastor
I must work the works of him that sent me
This shows, that the works of God, that were to be manifest, were to be do…
Matthew Henry
On John 9:1–7
17th Century
Minister
Christ cured many who were blind by disease or accident; here He cured one born blind. Thus He showed His power to help in the most desperate cases…