New Living Translation
He was alone at the time because his disciples had gone into the village to buy some food.

American Standard Version
For his disciples were gone away into the city to buy food.

Berean Study Bible
(His disciples had gone into the town to buy food.)

Douay-Rheims Bible
For his disciples were gone into the city to buy meats.

English Revised Version
For his disciples were gone away into the city to buy food.

King James Bible
(For his disciples were gone away unto the city to buy meat.)

World English Bible
For his disciples had gone away into the city to buy food.

Young's Literal Translation
for his disciples were gone away to the city, that they may buy victuals;

John 4:8 Additional Translations ...