Johannes 4:31

31 En ondertussen baden Hem de discipelen, zeggende: Rabbi, eet.

Johannes 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.

Johannes 4:31 In-Context

29 Komt, ziet een Mens, Die mij gezegd heeft alles, wat ik gedaan heb; is Deze niet de Christus?

30 Zij dan gingen uit de stad, en kwamen tot Hem.

31 En ondertussen baden Hem de discipelen, zeggende: Rabbi, eet.

32 Maar Hij zeide tot hen: Ik heb een spijs om te eten, die gij niet weet.

33 Zo zeiden dan de discipelen tegen elkander: Heeft Hem iemand te eten gebracht?