Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written. John closes with a hyperbole which tells us that there is a lot more about Jesus than we can ever know. The …
Category Archives: Chapter 21
John 21:24
This is the disciple who testifies to these things and who wrote them down. We know that his testimony is true. Each has his own role in the Kingdom of God. Peter had his and John had his. The previous verse indicates that John lived to be very old, which allies itself with tradition. His …
John 21:23
Because of this, the rumour spread among the brothers that this disciple would not die. But Jesus did not say that he would not die; he only said, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you?” It is easy to see how the early church could have misunderstood …
John 21:22
Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.” Jesus strongly told Peter that it is none of his business. He followed with a repetition of the command in verse (21:19) except there is a slight change in the wording and now there …
John 21:21
When Peter saw him, he asked, “Lord, what about him?” Peter’s question was probably for John’s benefit, as a close friend (Acts 3:1) and in repayment for the favor John did for him at the supper (John 13:24). But Peter’s motives may have been less pure. He may have been shocked by Jesus’ prediction of …
John 21:20
Peter turned and saw that the disciple whom Jesus loved was following them. (This was the one who had leaned back against Jesus at the supper and had said, “Lord, who is going to betray you?”) Peter was in the company of Jesus, Who had invited him to take a personal walk with Him. But …
John 21:19
Jesus said this to indicate the kind of death by which Peter would glorify God. Then he said to him, “Follow me!” Peter is going to glorify God by his death, just like Jesus (John 12:23, 15:8). Our admonition is to glorify Jesus, whether in our living or in our dying (Php 1:20). John 12:23 …
John 21:18
I tell you the truth, when you were younger you dressed yourself and went where you wanted; but when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.” Jesus followed His commission of Peter with a prophecy. Jesus indicated …
John 21:17
The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep. Jesus asked for the third time if Peter …
John 21:16
Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you truly love me?” He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.” Jesus repeated His previous question without adding the “more than these.” Peter’s reply was the same as before and the response of Jesus to Peter’s reply …
John 21:15
When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” Jesus had some very important things to say to Peter but He waited until after the meal was …
John 21:14
This was now the third time Jesus appeared to his disciples after he was raised from the dead. John writes that this is the third time Jesus appeared to His disciples, but He has appeared at least six times already (Matt 28:8-9, Mark 16:12, Luke 24:34, John 20:14-17, 19, 26). John must here be writing …
John 21:13
Jesus came, took the bread and gave it to them, and did the same with the fish. The disciples evidently found it difficult to begin eating, so Jesus started them out by passing the food. It seems that Jesus dined with them. Though He had a glorified body which undoubtedly did not need food, He …
John 21:12
Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” None of the disciples dared ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord. Jesus did not say “Come and wait on Me” nor did He say “Go and dine.” He invited the disciples to come and dine with Him. He invited them into food …
John 21:11
Simon Peter climbed aboard and dragged the net ashore. It was full of large fish, 153, but even with so many the net was not torn. Note that the disciple who had just shown the most zeal for his Master, is now showing the quickest obedience. Is this always the case? Peter may not have …
John 21:10
Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish you have just caught.” Apparently Jesus wants to supplement the fish He has already cooked with some from the large catch. He could have had enough already, but He chose not to, perhaps so they could eat of that for which they had labored (Psa 128:2). …
John 21:9
When they landed, they saw a fire of burning coals there with fish on it, and some bread. When they got to shore they found that Jesus already had breakfast made for them. He had provided for their needs before they knew they had them. Barclay notes that this was also a sign to them …
John 21:8
The other disciples followed in the boat, towing the net full of fish, for they were not far from shore, about a hundred yards. Even though they did not cast themselves into the sea like Peter, the other disciples came slowly in the boat to Jesus. Peter should be commended for his zeal, but if …
John 21:7
Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” As soon as Simon Peter heard him say, “It is the Lord,” he wrapped his outer garment around him (for he had taken it off) and jumped into the water. Note that the one Jesus loved was the first to discern that …
John 21:6
He said, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.” When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish. Jesus tells them to cast their net on the right side of the boat, which must have been the opposite …
John 21:5
He called out to them, “Friends, haven’t you any fish?” “No,” they answered. Jesus called them “children” (paidon in Greek and translated as “friends” in NIV) which is a term for little or young children, corresponding to the English “lads”. It is a tender term, denoting His affection for His disciples. The question Jesus asked …
John 21:4
Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realise that it was Jesus. “when the day was now breaking” (NAS95) is a good translation. The word for day (proia) means the breaking of day, or very early morning. Dawn was just breaking. After a night’s work completely lacking in …
John 21:3
“I’m going out to fish,” Simon Peter told them, and they said, “We’ll go with you.” So they went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. Peter proposes a fishing trip and it seems that it is completely spontaneous. The disciples were probably waiting in Galilee for the meeting with …
John 21:2
Simon Peter, Thomas (called Didymus), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together. The sons of Zebedee were John and James (Matt 4:21). Nathanael of Cana (John 1:45-49) was also present along with Thomas and Peter and 2 unnamed disciples who may have been Philip of Bethsaida (John …
John 21:1
Afterwards Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by the Sea of Tiberias. It happened this way: “appeared” (NIV) = “Manifested” (KJV) = phaneroo = to make manifest or visible or known what was hidden or unknown; to manifest, whether by words, or deeds, or in any other way. This shows us that Jesus was in …