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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 21:18-19

John 21:18-19. Verily I say unto thee, When thou wast young, &c. Peter being thus restored to the apostolical office and dignity, from which he had fallen by openly denying his Master three several times, Jesus proceeded to forewarn him of the persecutions to which he in particular would be exposed in the execution of his office; intending thereby to inspire him with courage and constancy. When thou wast young thou girdedst thyself, &c. Our Lord seems to speak thus in allusion to... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 21:20-21

John 21:20-21. Then Peter, turning about Namely, as he followed Jesus; seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following Silently, and in humble token of his readiness likewise to suffer the greatest extremities in the service of so gracious a Master. Peter, seeing him follow Jesus in the same manner as he himself did, though he was not called to it, saith to Jesus, Lord, what shall this man do What is to become of him? must he, who is now following with me, partake of the like sufferings,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 21:22-23

John 21:22-23. Jesus saith, If I will that he tarry Without dying; till I come With power and great glory, to execute the judgment I have threatened on mine enemies. Till then he certainly did tarry, and who can say when or how he died? What is that to thee Or to any one else? Follow thou me Mind thou thine own duty, and endeavour to prepare for thine own sufferings, and pry not, with a vain curiosity, into the secret events which may befall him or any other of thy brethren. Then As... 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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 21:18

Verily, verily . Twenty-fifth and last occurance of this double Amen ( App-10 ). See on John 1:51 and p. 1511. young . Greek. neoteros, younger. The positive neos applied to any one up to thirty. This and John 20:4 gave rise to the tradition that Peter was a middle-aged man. girdedst. Greek. zonnumi. Only here. wouldest . Greek. thelo. App-102 . carry = lead. Greek. phero. Compare Mark 9:17 . Luke 15:23 .Acts 14:13 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 21:19

what = what kind of. glorify. Greek. doxazo. See p. 1511. God . App-98 . when He had = having. Follow . Greek. akoloutheo. Used of soldiers, servants, and pupils. First occurance in John 1:37 . read more

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