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Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 21:1-14

(1) The manifestation of himself in the work of life. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 21:1-25

3. The epilogue, answering to the prologue. The post-resurrection life corresponds with the pre-incarnate energy of the Logos. 1. Long and sustained controversy has prevailed on the question of the authenticity and apostolic authorship of this chapter even among those who admit the Johannine authorship of the rest of the Gospel. 2. Among those who accept to the full the authenticity, there are many critics who urge that it is not an integral portion of the Gospel, but a later... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 21:5-6

Jesus therefore saith unto them . They failed to recognize his first appearance, so he permits them to hear the voice which had often poured such music into their ears. Children ; not τεκνία , the phrase used in John 13:33 , but παιδία , "young people," "lads"—a term of less intimate familiarity, though the apostle himself used it in 1 John 2:13 , 1 John 2:18 (in 1 John 2:1 and 1 John 2:12 τρεκνία is used, apparently in interchange with it). The μή τι suggests a... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 21:5

Children - A term of affection and friendship, 1 John 2:18.Any meat - This word (Greek) means anything eaten with bread. It was used by the Greeks especially to denote fish (Schleusner). read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 21:6

On the right side - Why the right side is mentioned is not known. Grotius supposes that it was the side nearest the shore, where there was less probability of taking fish. It does not appear that they yet recognized the Lord Jesus, but from some cause they had sufficient confidence in him to make another trial. Perhaps they judged that he was one skilled in that employment, and knew where there was the greatest probability of success. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 21:3-6

John 21:3-6. Simon Peter saith, I go a fishing They were now waiting for Christ’s promised appearance to them, and it was certainly commendable in Peter that he wished to redeem the time and not be idle; but endeavour to make some provision for his own support, and for the entertainment of his friends. They say, We also go with thee They were as willing as he to labour for a maintenance, and not to eat the bread of idleness. They went forth, therefore, and entered into a ship... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 21:1-25

165. At the Sea of Tiberias (John 21:1-25)The disciples then returned to Galilee to wait for Jesus as they had been instructed (see Matthew 26:32; Matthew 28:10). Seven of them had spent an unsuccessful night fishing on Lake Galilee (the Sea of Tiberias) when Jesus appeared at the shore. He called out some directions to them, and although they did not recognize him they did as he said. As a result they caught a large number of fish (John 21:1-6).No doubt some of the disciples recalled a similar... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 21:5

Then = Therefore. Children . Greek. paidion. App-108 . meat. Greek. prosphagion. Something to eat with (your bread), a relish. Occurs only here. No . Greek. ou. App-105 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 21:6

Cast . Greek. ballo, as in John 20:25 , John 20:27 . net. A bag or purse net. Greek. diktuon, as in Matthew 4:20 . Mark 1:18 . Luke 5:2 . For other words for "net", see Matthew 4:18 ; Matthew 13:47 . now they were not = no longer (Greek. ouketi) were they. draw . Greek. helkuo. See on John 12:32 . for = from. Greek. apo, App-104 . This was the eighth sign. See App-176 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 21:5

Jesus therefore saith unto them, Children, have ye aught to eat? They answered him, No.Children ... This shows the tender affection Jesus had for his disciples. John himself adopted this address to Christians (1 John 2:13,18).Have ye aught to eat ...? Jesus was not asking them for food, but he was rather emphasizing the fact that their return to their old tasks (however momentarily) had resulted in failure. The Lord was not yet through with those men; and Jesus had no intention of permitting... read more

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