John 4:33 kjv
Therefore said the disciples one to another, Hath any man brought him ought to eat?
John 4:33 nkjv
Therefore the disciples said to one another, "Has anyone brought Him anything to eat?"
John 4:33 niv
Then his disciples said to each other, "Could someone have brought him food?"
John 4:33 esv
So the disciples said to one another, "Has anyone brought him something to eat?"
John 4:33 nlt
"Did someone bring him food while we were gone?" the disciples asked each other.
John 4 33 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| John 4:32 | Jesus says He has food they don't know about. | His divine mission is His nourishment |
| Matthew 4:4 | Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word from God. | Spiritual sustenance prioritized |
| Matthew 6:25 | Do not worry about food and drink, but seek God's kingdom first. | Prioritizing God's will |
| John 17:4 | Jesus glorifies the Father by finishing the work He was given. | Fulfillment of God's purpose |
| 1 Corinthians 10:31 | Whether you eat or drink, do all to the glory of God. | Aligning actions with God's will |
| Acts 20:24 | Paul counts his life valuable only in finishing his mission. | Dedication to God's work |
| Hebrews 10:5-7 | Jesus comes to do God's will, His body prepared. | Obedience to the Father |
| Philippians 3:13-14 | Forgetting past, pressing toward the goal for God's heavenly calling. | Focus on God's calling |
| 1 Thessalonians 5:18 | Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will. | Thanksgiving in obedience |
| Isaiah 55:2 | Why spend money on what does not nourish? Seek what truly satisfies. | Spiritual vs. material food |
| Proverbs 3:5-6 | Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding. | Dependence on God's direction |
| Jeremiah 2:13 | My people have committed two sins: They have forsaken me, the spring of living water. | Seeking true spiritual nourishment |
| John 6:27 | Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life. | Eternal perspective on sustenance |
| John 6:38 | For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me. | Jesus' purpose and obedience |
| John 5:19 | Jesus says He can do nothing by himself; He only does what He sees the Father doing. | Reflecting the Father's will |
| John 6:55 | For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. | Jesus Himself as spiritual food |
| Matthew 4:11 | Then the devil left Him. Angels came and attended Him. | Jesus' sustenance in the wilderness |
| John 19:30 | When Jesus had received the water, He said, “It is finished.” | Accomplishment of His mission |
| Luke 2:49 | Jesus explains His presence in the temple: "Did you not know I must be in my Father's house?" | Jesus' priority is His Father's work |
| Psalm 40:8 | I desire to do your will, my God; your law is within my heart. | Deep internal desire for obedience |
John 4 verses
John 4 33 Meaning
Jesus reveals that His sustenance goes beyond physical nourishment. His "food" is fulfilling God's will and completing His work. This emphasizes the spiritual and divine purpose of His earthly mission.
John 4 33 Context
This verse is spoken by Jesus to His disciples after His encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well. The disciples had returned with food, and Jesus uses the opportunity to explain His spiritual sustenance. He had just been discussing the living water He offers, contrasting it with the water from Jacob's well. This conversation takes place in Samaria, a region often viewed with disdain by Jews at the time. Jesus’ primary focus is His divine mission to do the Father’s will and complete the work He was sent to do, demonstrating a profound commitment to His heavenly purpose.
John 4 33 Word Analysis
- Jesus (Ἰησοῦς - Iēsous): The central figure of Christianity.
- answered (ἀπεκρίθη - apekrithe): Responded.
- and (καὶ - kai): A conjunction.
- said (εἶπεν - eipen): Spoke.
- unto (αὐτοῖς - autois): To them (the disciples).
- them (αὐτοῖς - autois): Refers to the disciples.
- Ye (ὑμῖν - hymin): You (plural).
- have (ἔχετε - echete): Possess, have.
- not (οὐ - ou): A negative.
- here (ὧδε - hōde): In this place.
- in (ἐν - en): In.
- Meat (βρῶμα - brōma): Food, that which is eaten. The emphasis here is on spiritual nourishment, not physical. This Greek word specifically refers to food or a meal.
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- Ye (ὑμεῖς - hymeis): You (plural, emphatic).
- have (ἔχετε - echete): Possess.
- not (οὐ - ou): A negative.
- Meat (βρῶμα - brōma): Food.
- to (τί - ti): Anything.
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- Eat (φάγητε - phagēte): To eat, consume. This refers to the act of receiving sustenance.
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- His (αὐτοῦ - autou): Belonging to Him (Jesus).
- Meat (βρῶμα - brōma): Food.
- is (ἐστιν - estin): Is.
- to (ἵνα - hina): In order that, so that. Introduces a purpose clause.
- do (ποιῆτε - poiēte): To do, to make.
- the (τὸ - to): The.
- will (θέλημα - thelēma): Will, desire, purpose.
- of (τοῦ - tou): Of.
- God (θεοῦ - theou): God.
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- To (ὅπως - hopōs): So that, in order that. Similar to ἵνα, emphasizing purpose.
- do (ποιῇτε - poiēte): To do, to accomplish.
- the (τὸ - to): The.
- will (θέλημα - thelēma): Will, purpose.
- of (τοῦ - tou): Of.
- Him (αὐτοῦ - autou): Him (God).
- who (οὗ - hou): Whom.
- sent (ἀπέστειλεν - apesteilen): Sent.
- Me (με - me): Me (Jesus).
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- And (καὶ - kai): And.
- to (εἰς - eis): Into.
- finish (ἐπιτελέσῃ - epitelesē): To accomplish, to complete, to bring to an end. This is a crucial term indicating the purpose and end-goal of Jesus' mission.
- His (αὐτοῦ - autou): His.
- work (ἔργον - ergon): Work, deed, task. Refers to the entirety of His mission on earth.
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Grouped analysis: The disciples perceive "meat" as literal, physical food. Jesus redefines "meat" as fulfilling God's "will" (θέλημα - thelēma) and accomplishing (ἐπιτελέσῃ - epitelesē) His "work" (ἔργον - ergon). This highlights a paradigm shift from the physical to the spiritual, from human perspective to divine purpose.
John 4 33 Bonus Section
The concept of spiritual food is also presented in Deuteronomy 8:3, where it is stated that man does not live by bread alone but by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord. Jesus echoes this principle here and later in His temptation (Matthew 4:4). His mission, indeed, was to perfectly embody and fulfill the Word of God, making His work the ultimate sustenance. The term "work" (ἔργον) encompasses not just His actions but the entirety of His incarnate life, death, and resurrection, all of which were directed toward the Father's will.
John 4 33 Commentary
Jesus contrasts the disciples' concern for physical sustenance with His own profound satisfaction derived from accomplishing God's will. His "food" is the obedience and dedication to the mission the Father assigned Him. This highlights the spiritual nature of Jesus' being and His singular focus on fulfilling His divine purpose on earth. It teaches that true satisfaction and purpose are found in aligning oneself with God's will, not merely in meeting physical needs. This perspective was unique to Him, a divine motivation rooted in His relationship with the Father.