I Must Must dei an impersonal verb signifying
“I Must…. ” "Must: dei an impersonal verb, signifying 'it is necessary' or 'one must, ‘ 'one ought, ' is found most frequently in the Gospels and Acts and is used (a) of a necessity lying in the nature of the case e. g. , John 3: 30; 2 Tim. 2: 6; (b) of necessity brought about by circumstances, e. g. , Matt. 26: 35, RV, . . . (c) of necessity as to what is required that something may be brought about, e. g. , Luke 12: 12, "ought; " John 3: 7; Acts 9: 6. . (d) of a necessity of law, duty, equity, e. g. , Matt. 18: 33, "shouldest; " Matt. 23: 23, "ought; ". . (e) of necessity arising from the determinate will and counsel of God, e. g. , Matt. 17: 10; Matt. 24: 6; Matt. 26: 54; 1 Cor. 15: 53, especially regarding the salvation of men through the death, resurrection and ascension of Christ, e. g. , John 3: 14; Acts 3: 21” (W. E. Vine).
“I Must…. ” “He must increase, but I must decrease” 1. John 3: 30.
“I Must…. ” “…I must be about my Father’s business” 1. Luke 2: 49.
“I Must…. ” “I must shortly…put off this my tabernacle” 1. 2 Pet. 1: 14.
“I Must…. ” “I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities…” 1. Luke 4: 43.
“I Must…. ” “I must also see Rome” 1. Acts 19: 21.
“I Must…. ” “…Other sheep…I must bring…” 1. John 10: 16.
“I Must…. ” “I must work the works of him that sent me…” 1. John 9: 4.
“I Must…. ” Our recognition and acceptance of duty largely determines our moral courage and state of maturity. “I must” should be part of our personalities, not, “Is it fun? ”; “What is in it for me? ”; or “How convenient is it? ”
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