Giovanni 4:31

31 OR in quel mezzo i suoi discepoli lo pregavano, dicendo: Maestro, mangia.

Giovanni 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.

Giovanni 4:31 In-Context

29 Venite, vedete un uomo che mi ha detto tutto ciò ch’io ho fatto; non è costui il Cristo?

30 Uscirono adunque della città, e vennero a lui.

31 OR in quel mezzo i suoi discepoli lo pregavano, dicendo: Maestro, mangia.

32 Ma egli disse loro: Io ho da mangiare un cibo, il qual voi non sapete.

33 Laonde i discepoli dicevano l’uno all’altro: Gli ha punto alcuno portato da mangiare?