New International Version But he said to them, “I have food to eat that you know nothing about.” New Living Translation But Jesus replied, “I have a kind of food you know nothing about.” English Standard Version But he said to them, “I have food to eat that you do not know about.” Berean Standard Bible But He told them, “I have food to eat that you know nothing about.” Berean Literal Bible But He said to them, “I have food to eat that you⁺ do not know.” King James Bible But he said unto them, I have meat to eat that ye know not of. New King James Version But He said to them, “I have food to eat of which you do not know.” New American Standard Bible But He said to them, “I have food to eat that you do not know about.” NASB 1995 But He said to them, “I have food to eat that you do not know about.” NASB 1977 But He said to them, “I have food to eat that you do not know about.” Legacy Standard Bible But He said to them, “I have food to eat that you do not know about.” Amplified Bible But He told them, “I have food to eat that you do not know about.” Berean Annotated Bible But He told them, “I have food to eat that you⁺ know nothing about. Christian Standard Bible But he said, “I have food to eat that you don’t know about.” Holman Christian Standard Bible But He said, “I have food to eat that you don’t know about.” American Standard Version But he said unto them, I have meat to eat that ye know not. Contemporary English Version But Jesus told them, "I have food you don't know anything about." English Revised Version But he said unto them, I have meat to eat that ye know not. GOD'S WORD® Translation Jesus told them, "I have food to eat that you don't know about." Good News Translation But he answered, "I have food to eat that you know nothing about." International Standard Version But he told them, "I have food to eat that you know nothing about." NET Bible But he said to them, "I have food to eat that you know nothing about." New Heart English Bible But he said to them, "I have food to eat that you do not know about." Webster's Bible Translation But he said to them, I have food to eat that ye know not of. Weymouth New Testament "I have food to eat," He replied, "of which you do not know." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut He told them, “I have food to eat that you know nothing about.” World English Bible But he said to them, “I have food to eat that you don’t know about.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand He said to them, “I have food to eat that you have not known.” Berean Literal Bible But He said to them, “I have food to eat that you⁺ do not know.” Young's Literal Translation and he said to them, 'I have food to eat that ye have not known.' Smith's Literal Translation And he said to them, I have food to eat which ye know not. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut he said to them: I have meat to eat, which you know not. Catholic Public Domain Version But he said to them, “I have food to eat which you do not know.” New American Bible But he said to them, “I have food to eat of which you do not know.” New Revised Standard Version But he said to them, “I have food to eat that you do not know about.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut he said to them, I have food to eat, of which you do not know. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But he said to them, “I have food to eat of which you do not know.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut he said to them: I have food to eat of which you know not. Godbey New Testament He said to them, Haweis New Testament But he said to them, I have meat to eat that ye know not of. Mace New Testament but he answered them, I have meat to eat that ye know not of: Weymouth New Testament "I have food to eat," He replied, "of which you do not know." Worrell New Testament But He said to them, Worsley New Testament But He said unto them, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Disciples Return and Marvel…31Meanwhile the disciples urged Him, “Rabbi, eat something.” 32But He told them, “I have food to eat that you know nothing about.” 33So the disciples asked one another, “Could someone have brought Him food?”… Cross References But He told them, Matthew 4:4 But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Luke 4:4 But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone.’” Deuteronomy 8:3 He humbled you, and in your hunger He gave you manna to eat, which neither you nor your fathers had known, so that you might understand that man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD. “I have food to eat John 6:27 Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on Him God the Father has placed His seal of approval.” John 6:35 Jesus answered, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never hunger, and whoever believes in Me will never thirst. John 6:55 For My flesh is real food, and My blood is real drink. that you know nothing about.” 1 Corinthians 2:14 The natural man does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. For they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned. John 14:17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot receive Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you do know Him, for He abides with you and will be in you. John 16:12 I still have much to tell you, but you cannot yet bear to hear it. John 6:51 I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And this bread, which I will give for the life of the world, is My flesh.” Matthew 6:25 Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Luke 12:23 For life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. Job 23:12 I have not departed from the command of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my daily bread. Psalm 19:10 They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb. Psalm 119:103 How sweet are Your words to my taste—sweeter than honey in my mouth! Isaiah 55:2 Why spend money on that which is not bread, and your labor on that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of foods. Treasury of Scripture But he said to them, I have meat to eat that you know not of. I have. John 4:34 Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work. Job 23:12 Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food. Psalm 63:5 My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips: that. Psalm 25:14 The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant. Proverbs 14:10 The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy. Revelation 2:17 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it. Jump to Previous Eat Food MeatJump to Next Eat Food MeatJohn 4 1. Jesus talks with a woman of Samaria, and reveals his identity to her.27. His disciples marvel. 31. He declares to them his zeal for God's glory. 39. Many Samaritans believe on him. 43. He departs into Galilee, and heals the ruler's son that lay sick at Capernaum. But He told them, Jesus spoke to His disciples after they returned from the nearby town with food. He had remained at Jacob’s well and had revealed Himself as the Messiah to the Samaritan woman. His conversation with her showed that His saving work extended beyond the boundaries Jews commonly observed between themselves and Samaritans. Mat 4:4 But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not…”… “I have food to eat Jesus pointed to a source of strength and satisfaction greater than physical food. His work of revealing the Father and calling people to faith sustained Him, even when His disciples were focused on immediate physical needs. Jhn 6:27 Do not work for food that perishes, but for food… that you know nothing about.” The disciples did not yet understand that Jesus was speaking of His mission rather than ordinary food. Their misunderstanding exposed how much they still needed to learn about the purpose of His coming and the work He had been sent to accomplish. 1Co 2:14 The natural man does not accept the things that… Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is speaking to His disciples after His encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well. 2. Disciples Followers of Jesus who are concerned about His physical nourishment and are puzzled by His statement. 3. Samaritan Woman Although not directly mentioned in this verse, her encounter with Jesus sets the context for this teaching moment. 4. Sychar The town in Samaria where this event takes place, near Jacob's well. 5. Jacob's Well A significant historical and spiritual site where Jesus speaks to the Samaritan woman and later to His disciples. Teaching Points Spiritual Nourishment Over Physical NeedsJesus emphasizes the importance of spiritual sustenance over physical food. Believers are encouraged to prioritize their spiritual growth and relationship with God. Understanding God's Will Jesus' "food" is to do the will of the Father. Christians are called to seek and fulfill God's will in their lives, finding satisfaction and purpose in His work. Misunderstanding Spiritual Truths The disciples' confusion highlights how easy it is to misunderstand spiritual truths. Believers should seek discernment and wisdom through prayer and study of the Scriptures. The Role of Obedience Obedience to God's will is a source of spiritual nourishment. Engaging in acts of service and sharing the Gospel can be fulfilling and sustaining. Eternal Perspective Jesus teaches an eternal perspective, reminding believers to focus on what has lasting value rather than temporary, worldly concerns. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of John 4:32?2. What does Jesus mean by "food" in John 4:32, and how can we seek it? 3. How can understanding Jesus' "food" influence our daily spiritual practices? 4. Connect John 4:32 with Matthew 4:4. How do both verses emphasize spiritual nourishment? 5. How can we prioritize spiritual "food" over physical needs in our daily lives? 6. In what ways can we align our will with God's, as Jesus did? 7. What does Jesus mean by "I have food to eat that you know nothing about" in John 4:32? 8. How does John 4:32 challenge our understanding of spiritual nourishment versus physical sustenance? 9. In what ways does John 4:32 reflect Jesus' mission and purpose on Earth? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from John 4? (32) I have meat to eat that ye know not of.--The emphasis is on the pronouns, which are opposed to each other. "Meat" is better rendered food (see Note on John 4:8). The Greek word here is the same as in John 6:27; John 6:55.Verse 32. - But he saith to them, I have food to eat that ye know not; of which you are ignorant, but which you may come to know by and by. Βρῶσιν and βρῶμα are both used. The first denotes, strictly speaking, the act of eating; and the second the material for food; but they are, in Greek literature, generally used almost interchangeably. There were Divine desires and sacred satisfactions which discriminated the Lord's consciousness from that of his disciples. Thoma refers to the mighty fasts of the great lawgiver and prophet as the literary antecedent of this significant event; but this superiority to food is true of every great soul. The men of the spirit are consumed with desires which dwarf the desires of the flesh, and they forget to eat their bread. Nor can we forget that the synoptic narrative places the forty dave' fast in this very epoch of Christ's life, chronologically speaking. (See note at end of this chapter.) John 4:32 reveals that Jesus draws life from accomplishing the Father’s will. Physical needs are real, yet spiritual obedience feeds the soul with a satisfaction the world cannot grasp. Christ invites His followers to share that same sustaining purpose—finding true nourishment in serving God and advancing His kingdom. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Butδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. He told εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. them, αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. “I Ἐγὼ (Egō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. have ἔχω (echō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. food βρῶσιν (brōsin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 1035: (a) abstr: eating, (b) food, a meal, (c) rust. From the base of bibrosko; eating; by extension food. to eat φαγεῖν (phagein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 5315: A primary verb; to eat. that ἣν (hēn) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. you ὑμεῖς (hymeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. know οἴδατε (oidate) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 1492: To know, remember, appreciate. nothing [about].” οὐκ (ouk) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. Additonal Resources John 4:32 Blue Letter BibleJohn 4:32 Bible Gateway John 4:32 Bible.com John 4:32 NIV |
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