John 4:33

"But he said to them, “I have food to eat that you don’t know about.”"

Key Reflection

In John 4:33, Jesus speaks of a spiritual nourishment unseen by his disciples, who are still focused on earthly needs. This remark comes during an encounter with Samaritan women at Jacob's well, where Jesus declares the truth that satisfies leads to true life and contentment beyond physical sustenance, a concept foreign to those reliant on tangible bread for survival.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 33. Hath any man brought him, &c. This is one of the many instances in which the disciples were slow to understand the Saviour. __________________________________________________________________

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