“But he said unto them, I have meat to eat that ye know not of.”
'My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work.' — Jesus redefines sustenance: his nourishment is conformity to the Father's purpose and completion of his mission. The work (ergon) refers to the entire redemptive mission, including his passion. This establishes the sacrificial character of his ministry.
Church Fathers on John 4:32
In the mean while His disciples prayed Him, saying, Master, eat.
They all ask Him at once, Him so fatigued with the journey and heat. This is not impatience in them, but simply love, and tenderness to their Master.
They think the pre sent time convenient for dining; it being after the departure of the woman to the city, and before the coming of the Samaritans; so that they sit at meat by themselves. This explains, In the mean while.
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