Giovanni 4:31

31 Intanto i 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 a vedere un uomo che m’ha detto tutto quello che ho fatto; non sarebb’egli il Cristo?

30 La gente uscì dalla città e veniva a lui.

31 Intanto i discepoli lo pregavano, dicendo: Maestro, mangia.

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

33 Perciò i discepoli si dicevano l’uno all’altro: Forse qualcuno gli ha portato da mangiare?