John 21:24-25 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - John 21:24

This is the disciple who testifieth concerning these things —whether those narrated in the twenty-first chapter or in the entire Gospel. He is still testifying. He has not yet departed. He still proclaims his gospel of the love of God, his memories of "the Word made flesh," of "the Light of the world," his doctrine of the "eternal life which was with the Father, and has been manifested unto us." And wrote these things —compare "these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full" ( ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 21:24

Witness authenticating witness. That the last two verses of this Gospel are not the composition of the evangelist whose name it bears is plain enough. But it is almost equally plain that this fact does not detract from their value, but, all things considered, rather adds to it. I. IT IS EVIDENT THAT THIS GOSPEL WAS KNOWN TO THE CONTEMPORARIES OF THE APOSTLE JOHN . Whoever wrote these supplementary sentences, this appendix to the treatise, it is clear that... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 21:24-25

(4) Note of subsequent editors with reference to the authorship and the fullness of unrecorded traditions touching the words and deeds of Jesus. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 21:24-25

Conclusion of the appendix to the Gospel. These last words are added, not by the apostle, but by some other hand. I. A TESTIMONY TO THE AUTHORSHIP AND TRUTH OF THIS GOSPEL . "This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true." This language implies: 1. That John was still alive. 2. That he was an eye-witness and an ear-witness of all recorded in this Gospel. 3. That the narratives... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 21:25

There are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written one by one (or, each by itself), I suppose even the world itself would not contain the books which would (then) be written . Some have suggested the idea that χωρήσειν , or χωρῆσαι , means "morally contain," "bear with … endure." This is unsatisfactory. The writer, by the use of the name "Jesus," is not going back to the pre-existing, premundane activity of the Logos, but is simply conveying his... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 21:24

This is the disciple ... - This proves that the beloved disciple was John.We know - That is, it is known; it is universally admitted. It was so decidedly his character that he always declared the truth, that it had become known and was unquestioned, so that he himself might appeal to the universal testimony in his behalf. In this case, therefore, we have the testimony of a man whose character for nearly a century was that of a man of truth - so much so that it had become, in a manner,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 21:25

Many other things - Many miracles, John 20:30. Many discourses delivered, etc.I suppose ... - This is evidently the figure of speech called a hyperbole. It is a mode of speech where the words express more or less than is literally true. It is common among all writers; and as the sacred writers, in recording a revelation to men, used human language, it was proper that they should express themselves as men ordinarily do if they wished to be understood. This figure of speech is commonly the effect... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 21:24

John 21:24. This is the disciple which testifieth these things Being still alive after he had written them. From this verse Grotius and some others infer, that the Ephesian bishops added this whole chapter to St. John’s gospel, after his death. But, as Dr. Macknight observes, it evidently proves the contrary, for it assures us that John wrote the things contained in this chapter. And we know that his testimony is true The church probably added these words to this gospel, as Tertius did... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 21:25

John 21:25. And there are also many other things which Jesus did Many which none of the evangelists have recorded; which, if they should be written every one Every fact, and all the circumstances thereof; I suppose This expression, which softens the hyperbole, (if this be one,) shows that John wrote this verse; the world itself could not contain the books that should be written The construction of this verse, in our present translation, is fully justified by adducing from the Old... 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

The Pulpit Commentary - John 21:24

The Pulpit Commentary - John 21:24

The Pulpit Commentary - John 21:24-25

The Pulpit Commentary - John 21:24-25

The Pulpit Commentary - John 21:25

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 21:24

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 21:25

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 21:24

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 21:25

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 21:1-25

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