³⁸ But He said to them, ^(A)“Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also, because ^(B)for this purpose I have come forth.”

⁴³ but He said to them, “I must ^(A)preach the kingdom of God to the other cities also, because for this purpose I have been sent.”

⁸ For I have given to them the words ^(A)which You have given Me; and they have received them, ^(B)and have known surely that I came forth from You; and they have believed that ^(C)You sent Me.

^4 (A)I have glorified You on the earth. ^(B)I have finished the work ^(C)which You have given Me to do.

^28 (A)I came forth from the Father and have come into the world. Again, I leave the world and go to the Father.”

²⁰ Then He closed the book, and gave it back to the attendant and sat down. And the eyes of all who were in the synagogue were fixed on Him. ²¹ And He began to say to them, “Today this Scripture is ^(C)fulfilled in your hearing.”

⁴⁹ And He said to them, “Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be ^(A)about ^(B)My Father’s business?”

The Good News of Salvation

^4 (A)I^[a] must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is ^(B)day; the night is coming when no one can work.