The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - John 21:4-8
A second miraculous draught: v. 4. But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore; but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus. v. 5. Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered Him, No. v. 6. And He said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes. v. 7. Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord.... read more
F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - John 21:1-99
John 21 THE CLOSING VERSES of the previous chapter indicate that the evidence furnished, showing that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, is now complete. This is therefore taken for granted in the closing chapter, which puts on record dealings with certain of His disciples wholly unrecorded in the other Gospels. It may be considered in two ways: first, as having a figurative or typical meaning; second, as showing His gracious dealings with them in view of their future. Verse Joh_21:14 gives... read more