John 4:32 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

But he said unto them, I have meat to eat that ye know not of. I have meat to eat that ye know not of - Our blessed Lord seizes every opportunity to raise the minds of his apostles to heavenly things, through the medium of earthly matters. Nor does he force these things into such service. Properly understood, earthly substances are the types, representatives, and shadows of heavenly things.