Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 21:3
That night they caught nothing - This was so ordered in the providence of God that the miracle which was performed might appear more remarkable. read more
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Albert Barnes
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 21:3
unto = to. I go a fishing = I go forth to fish. with. Greek. sun. App-104 . into . Greek eis. App-104 . a = the; probably that of Matthew 4:21 , belonging to Zebedee and his sons. immediately . All the texts omit. that night = in (Greek. en. App-104 .) that night. caught. Greek. piazo. Used in the Gospels by John only, and always, except here and John 21:10 , of "taking" the Lord (John 7:30 , John 7:32 , John 7:44 ; John 8:20 ; John 10:39 ; John 11:57 ). nothing. Greek. oudeis,... read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 21:3
Simon Peter said unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also come with thee. They went forth and entered into the boat; and that night they took nothing.The apostles were not ready yet for their worldwide mission. The shock of events had been too great, and the events of this chapter form a part of the process of reorientation which they needed prior to Pentecost. One may not read too much into the fact of their going fishing. Peter did not say that he was again going into the fishing... read more
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 21:3-4
John 21:3-4. Simon Peter saith—I go a fishing.— I am going a fishing. Heylin. Our Lord having, first by the angels, and then in person, ordered his disciples to go home to Galilee, with a promise that they should see him there, it is reasonable to think that they would depart as soon as possible; (see the second reason assigned in the note on John 21:1.) wherefore, when they were come to their respective homes, they followed their occupations as usual, and particularly the apostles, who pursued... read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - John 21:3
3-6. Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing—(See on :-). that night . . . caught nothing—as at the first miraculous draught (see on :-); no doubt so ordered that the miracle might strike them the more by contrast. The same principle is seen in operation throughout much of Christ's ministry, and is indeed a great law of God's spiritual procedure with His people. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 21:1-14
A. Jesus’ appearance to seven disciples in Galilee 21:1-14 read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 21:3
Some expositors have interpreted Peter’s words as a renunciation of his calling as Jesus’ disciple. They believe he meant that he intended to return to his former occupation as a fisherman permanently. [Note: E.g., Hoskyns, p. 552.] However there is no basis for this conclusion in the text. Indeed when Peter learned that Jesus was standing on the shore he jumped into the water to get to Jesus as quickly as he could (John 21:7).Peter’s words simply expressed his intention to do some fishing, not... read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - John 21:3
Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a-fishing . The abruptness of the language addressed to six ( μαθηταί ) disciples, who seemed to be living as in one family, suggests a lengthened waiting, and some disappointment as to the effect upon their daffy life of the great revelation. They are summoned by the most commanding spirit among them to resume what was, for some of them at least, their customary calling. He would seek in humble fashion, along the lines of ordinary duty to his family and... read more