John 4:31

31 Meanwhile the disciples were urging him, saying, ¹“Rabbi, eat. ”

John 4:31 Meaning and Commentary

John 4:31

In the mean while
Whilst the woman was gone into the city, and had acquainted the inhabitants, that such a wonderful person was at Jacob's well, and invited them to come and see him:

his disciples prayed him, saying, master, eat;
for they perceived a disinclination in him to food; and they knew that he was weary with his journey, and that it was the time of day, and high time, that he had had some food; and therefore out of great respect to him, and in concern for his health and welfare, they entreated him that he would take some food: so far was Christ from indulging his sensual appetite; and so little reason had the Scribes and Pharisees to traduce him as a wine bibber and glutton.

John 4:31 In-Context

29 “Come, see a man who told me all that I ever did. Can this be the Christ? ”

30 They went out of the town and were coming to him.

31 Meanwhile the disciples were urging him, saying, “Rabbi, eat. ”

32 But he said to them, “I have food to eat that you do not know about. ”

33 So the disciples said to one another, “Has anyone brought him something to eat? ”

Cross References

• 1. 4:31 See ch. 1:38