John 21:25

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - John 21:1-25

John 21:0 Mr. A. C. Benson says: 'I have often thought that the last chapter of St. John's Gospel is one of the most bewildering and enchanting pieces of literature I know. I suppose Robert Browning must have thought so, because he makes the reading of it, in that odd rich poem 'Bishop Blougram's Apology,' the sign, together with testing a plough, of a man's conversion, from the unreal life of talk and words, to the realities of life.' References. XXI. 1. J. S. Maver, Christian World Pulpit,... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - John 21:18-25

XXVI. CONCLUSION."Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not. Now this he spake, signifying by what manner of death he should glorify God. And when He had spoken this, He saith unto him, Follow Me. Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned back on... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - John 21:1-25

CHAPTER 21 1. At the Sea of Tiberias. The Third Manifestation. (John 21:1-14 .) 2. Peter’s Restoration and Ministry; the manner of His Death Predicted. (John 21:15-19 .) 3. Tarry Till I Come. (John 21:20-23 .) 4. Conclusion. (John 21:24-25 .) This chapter has often been looked upon as an appendix to the Gospel of John. It is not. Quite true, John states in the last two verses of the preceding chapter the purpose of this Gospel, but that does not mean that the twenty-first chapter has no... read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - John 21:1-25

APPEARING IN GALILEE (vs.1-14) The scene now changes from Jerusalem to Galilee. We have seen in chapter 20:19-25 the picture of the gathering of the Church of God, and in the remaining verses that of the re-gathering of Israel, which is still future. These verses of chapter 21 furnish a picture of the bringing in of Gentile nations, for the sea speaks of the nations (Revelation 17:15) and the fish, of individuals in the nations. All of this blessing is founded upon the work of the Lord Jesus... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - John 21:1-25

AFTER THE RESURRECTION THE FACT OF THE RESURRECTION (John 20:10 ) The original features are Mary Magdalene’s message to Peter and John and the visit of the last two to the tomb. Perhaps the most notable verse is John 20:7 , which shows the deliberate manner in which the resurrection took place. Everything contradicted the idea that the body had been stolen. Why thus should the linen clothes have been left? The quantity of linen must have been large when one hundred pounds of aromatic... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - John 21:1-25

A Pathetic Interview Joh 21:10-25 We cannot tell what happened at the interview between Jesus Christ and his penitent disciple. We remember how Peter denied his Lord: we have rejoiced to find him reappearing in the sacred story, and we have been made aware that when Peter was given to understand that Jesus was standing upon the shore, he went out to him he "did cast himself into the sea," and he was the first to see Jesus, and he saw the Saviour alone. What happened at that interview we shall... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - John 21:15-25

So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? he saith unto him, Yea, Lord: thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. (16) He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? he saith unto him, Yea, Lord: thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep. (17) He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved, because he said unto him the... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - John 21:25

REFLECTIONS Blessed Lord Jesus! what praise, what thanks, what love, doth thy Church owe thee, dearest Lord, for the many repeated manifestations which thou didst so kindly shew to thy poor despised disciples, after thy resurrection from the dead. Miracles upon miracles: and grace for grace. Oh! let it teach my poor soul, and the souls of all thy redeemed, from such striking testimonies as are here recorded, how very nigh Jesus is to his people, when they are unconscious of it. Yea, Lord! how... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - John 21:25

The world [5] itself, I think, &c. It is an hyperbolical way of speaking, says St. Cyril, common enough, even in the holy Scriptures; and only signifies, that a very great number of things, which Christ did and said, have not been recorded. (Witham) --- This is a figure of speech, called hyperbole, and only means that it would require many, many books, to contain all the various actions and sayings of our divine Lord. =============================== [BIBLIOGRAPHY] Nec ipsum arbitror... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - John 21:25

25 Only a small part of the actions of Jesus had been written. But let us bless God for all that is in the Scriptures, and be thankful that there is so much in so small a space. Enough is recorded to direct our faith, and regulate our practice; more would have been unnecessary. Much of what is written is overlooked, much forgotten, and much made the matter of doubtful disputes. We may, however, look forward to the joy we shall receive in heaven, from a more complete knowledge of all Jesus did... read more

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