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
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