John 4:32 NKJV,NLT

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 4:32

I have meat to eat - See John 4:34. read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 4:31-34

John 4:31-34. In the mean while Before the people came; his disciples prayed him, saying, Master, eat They set the meat, which they had brought, before him, and requested him to partake of it, knowing how much he needed refreshment. But he said, I have meat to eat that ye know not of Meat which yields me much more refreshment than any food which you can have brought me. He refers to the conversation which he had just had with the woman, and to the expected conversion of the Samaritans.... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 4:1-42

23. Jesus in Samaria (John 4:1-42)When the Pharisees saw the crowds following Jesus they took an increasing interest in him. No doubt they were becoming jealous and soon might become violent. Jesus therefore decided to leave Judea for Galilee (John 4:1-3).As Jesus approached one of the villages of Samaria, he began a conversation with a Samaritan woman whom he met at a well (John 4:4-9). The woman had a similar problem to Nicodemus in that she interpreted Jesus’ words literally instead of... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 4:32

meat . Greek. brosis = eating. Not the same word as in John 4:34 . of . Omit "of". read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 4:32

But he said unto them, I have meat to eat that ye know not.In John 4:34, below, Jesus explained that the "meat" here mentioned was "to do the will of him who sent" Jesus. Christ's notice of the approaching multitude had not been shared by the apostles; and, of course, they misconstrued his words, taking them literally, as the next verse shows. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 4:31-34

John 4:31-34. In the mean while his disciples prayed him,— While these things were doing, the disciples set the meat which they had bought, before their Master; but he regarded it not, though he then stood much in need of refreshment. He was wholly intent on the duties of his mission, preferring them to his necessary food. Hence, when his disciples entreated him to eat, he told them, that he had meat to eat which they knew nothing of; meaning the satisfaction that he was about to receive from... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - John 4:32

32. meat ye know not of—What spirituality of mind! "I have been eating all the while, and such food as ye dream not of." What can that be? they ask each other; have any supplies been brought Him in our absence? He knows what they are saying though He hears it not. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 4:1-42

D. Jesus’ ministry in Samaria 4:1-42The writer now showed Jesus moving north from Judea into Samaria where He had another important conversation with another person who was completely different from Nicodemus. As in the previous chapter, theological explanation follows personal encounter in this one. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 4:27-38

2. Jesus’ explanation of evangelistic ministry 4:27-38Jesus had modeled evangelistic effectiveness for His disciples, though ironically they were absent for most of the lesson. Now he explained the rewards, urgency, and partnership of evangelism. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 4:31-32

Jesus showed little interest in eating even though He was probably hungry (John 4:6). He used the disciples’ urging to teach them something about His priorities. Something was more satisfying to Him than food. They showed interest in physical need primarily, but He had more concern for spiritual need. read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 4:32

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 4:31-34

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 4:1-42

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 4:32

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 4:32

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 4:31-34

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - John 4:32

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 4:1-42

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 4:27-38

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 4:31-32

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