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
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