Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.
Jesus told them, 'What feeds me isn't food, it's doing what my Father wants me to do and completing the work he gave me.'
Jesus was saying his real fuel came from following God's plan, not from lunch.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, Jesus is traveling through Samaria after leaving Judea and has just had a life-changing conversation with a Samaritan woman at Jacob's well, where he revealed himself as the Messiah and sparked faith among many in the town. When his disciples return with food, Jesus uses this opportunity to explain that his true nourishment comes from fulfilling the will of God who sent him, rather than from physical sustenance. This scene underscores the urgency of Jesus' divine mission in a culturally divided region, emphasizing obedience to God's plan over earthly concerns.
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