John 21:6 NIV

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 21:6

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 21:6

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 21:6

And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right aide of the boat, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes.One can never cease to be amazed at the type of mind which cannot find anything out of the ordinary in this episode. Hunter said, "There is no need to find anything miraculous or symbolic here. The Lake of Galilee swarmed then, as it still does, with fish. Jesus had evidently noticed a large shoal!"[7] If, as Hunter says,... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 21:6

John 21:6. Cast the net on the right side of the ship,— The disciples, not knowing Jesus, but imagining that he might be a person acquainted with the places proper for fishing, did as he directed, and caught a multitude of fishes. This was not merely a demonstration of the power of our Lord, but a kind of providential supply for his disciples and their families, which might be of service to them when they waited afterwards in Jerusalem, according to his order. See Luke 24:49. And it was... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - John 21:6

6. he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship—no doubt, by this very specific direction, intending to reveal to them His knowledge of the deep and power over it. 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 21:6

Their nets had been hanging over the left-hand side of their fishing boat. The unknown authority on the shore now promised that if they would cast their net on the right-hand side they would catch some fish. Such a suggestion must have seemed ludicrous to these seasoned fishermen. The idea that such an insignificant change would accomplish anything was laughable. Yet amazingly the disciples followed Jesus’ orders.Why did they do so? Perhaps they remembered another night of unsuccessful fishing... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - John 21:5-6

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

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

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 21:1-25

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

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 21:6

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 21:6

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - John 21:6

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 21:1-14

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 21:6

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