John 4:31

31 Meanwhile the disciples were urging Jesus. "Rabbi," they said, "eat something."

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," she said, "and see a man who has told me everything I have ever done. Can this be the Christ, do you think?"

30 They left the town and set out to go to Him.

31 Meanwhile the disciples were urging Jesus. "Rabbi," they said, "eat something."

32 "I have food to eat," He replied, "of which you do not know."

33 So the disciples began questioning one another. "Can it be," they said, "that some one has brought Him something to eat?"