John 6:28

Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the (f) works of God?

(f) Which please God: for they think that everlasting life depends upon the condition of fulfilling the law: therefore Christ calls them back to faith.

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²⁸ Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God?

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