John 21:13 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - John 21:1-14

We have here an account of Christ's appearance to his disciples at the sea of Tiberias. Now, 1. Let us compare this appearance with those that went before, In those Christ showed himself to his disciples when they were met in a solemn assembly (it should seem, for religious worship) upon a Lord's day, and when they were all together, perhaps expecting his appearing; but in this he showed himself to some of them occasionally, upon a week-day, when they were fishing, and little thought of it.... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 21:1-14

21:1-14 After these things Jesus again showed himself to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias. This was the way in which he showed himself. Simon Peter, and Thomas, who is called Didymus, and Nathanael, who came from Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples, were together. Simon Peter said to them: "I am going to fish." They said to him: "We, too, are coming with you." They went out, and went on board the boat, and that night they caught nothing. When early morning... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 21:1-14

Now we come to the first great reason why this strange chapter was added to the already finished gospel. It was to demonstrate once and for all the reality of the Resurrection. There were many who said that the appearances of the Risen Christ were nothing more than visions which the disciples had. Many would admit the reality of the visions but insist that they were still only visions. Some would go further and say that they were not visions but hallucinations. The gospels go far out of their... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 21:1-14

There is a second great truth symbolized here. In the Fourth Gospel everything is meaningful, and it is therefore hardly possible that John gives the definite number one hundred and fifty-three for the fishes without meaning something by it. It has indeed been suggested that the fishes were counted simply because the catch had to be shared out between the various partners and the crew of the boat, and that the number was recorded simply because it was so exceptionally large. But when we... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 21:13

Jesus then cometh and taketh bread ,.... After they had taken the fish out of the net, and all was prepared for the meal, and the disciples were set down to eat, Christ came and took his place as the master of the feast, and head of the family; and taking up the bread, as was his usual method, he asked a blessing over it, and gave thanks for it. Beza's ancient copy, and one of Stephens's read, "and having given thanks he gave", &c.; which is agreeably to his usual practice at meals. ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 21:13

And giveth them - Eating likewise with them, as Luke expressly says: Luke 24:43 . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 21:1-14

(1) The manifestation of himself in the work of life. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 21:1-25

3. The epilogue, answering to the prologue. The post-resurrection life corresponds with the pre-incarnate energy of the Logos. 1. Long and sustained controversy has prevailed on the question of the authenticity and apostolic authorship of this chapter even among those who admit the Johannine authorship of the rest of the Gospel. 2. Among those who accept to the full the authenticity, there are many critics who urge that it is not an integral portion of the Gospel, but a later... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 21:9-14

The repast on the seashore. I. THE LORD MAKES PROVISION FOR THE IMMEDIATELY ' PRESSING WANT OF THE DISCIPLES . 1. They must have been hungry and exhausted with the long and fruitless efforts of the night. Mark our Lord's consideration for their bodily comfort! "Thou shalt eat the labor of thy hands." "Come and dine." 2. Mark the awe of the disciples . "None of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord." There was something... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 21:13

Jesus cometh , £ and taketh the bread, and giveth them, and the fish likewise. It would seem that the specific bread and fish already referred to ( John 21:9 ) was the material of at least the first part of this sacramental meal No benediction or prayer is mentioned. If this may not be presupposed, his presence made the feast, and was the blessing. Meyer says, however, that ἄρτον and ὀψάριον , as in earlier verses, are simply generic. On either supposition, it is clear from ... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - John 21:1-14

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 21:1-14

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 21:1-14

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 21:1-14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 21:13

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 21:13

The Pulpit Commentary - John 21:1-14

The Pulpit Commentary - John 21:1-25

The Pulpit Commentary - John 21:9-14

The Pulpit Commentary - John 21:13

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