Meanwhile the disciples were urging Him, saying, “Rabbi, eat something.”
Parallel translations
- WEB In the meanwhile, the disciples urged him, saying, “Rabbi, eat.”
- KJV In the mean while his disciples prayed him, saying, Master, eat.
- BSB Meanwhile the disciples urged Him, “Rabbi, eat something.”
- NKJV In the meantime His disciples urged Him, saying, “Rabbi, eat.”
- NLT Meanwhile, the disciples were urging Jesus, “Rabbi, eat something.”
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Quick answer
The disciples urge Jesus to eat, but His mind is on something deeper than physical food. It sets up His teaching about true nourishment.
Overview
Returning with provisions, the disciples address Jesus as 'Rabbi' and press Him to eat. Their ordinary concern becomes the occasion for Jesus to reveal that His deepest sustenance is doing the Father's will. The exchange shows how Jesus repeatedly turned everyday moments into revelations of His mission.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- Gen 24:33Food was set before him to eat, but he said, “I will not eat until I have told my message.” He said, “Speak on.”
- John 1:38Jesus turned, and saw them following, and said to them, “What are you looking for?” They said to him, “Rabbi” (which is to say, being interpreted, Teacher), “where are you staying?”
- Matt 23:7the salutations in the marketplaces, and to be called ‘Rabbi, Rabbi’ by men.
- Acts 16:30–34brought them out, and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”
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