John 21:14

This is now the third time - That is, this was the third time he appeared unto the apostles, when all or most of them were together. He appeared to ten of them, John 20:19 ; again to eleven of them, John 20:26 ; and at this time to seven of them, John 21:2 . But, when the other evangelists are collated, we shall find that this was the seventh time in which he had manifested himself after he arose from the dead.

1st. He appeared to Mary of Magdala, Mark 16:9 ; John 20:15 , John 20:16 .

2ndly, To the holy women who came from the tomb. Matthew 28:9 .

3dly, To the two disciples who went to Emmaus, Luke 24:13 , etc.

4thly, To St. Peter alone, Luke 24:34 .

5thly, To the ten, in the absence of Thomas, John 20:19 .

6thly, Eight days after to the eleven, Thomas being present; John 20:26 .

7thly, To the seven, mentioned in John 21:2 ; which was between the eighth and fortieth day after his resurrection. Besides these seven appearances, he showed himself,

8thly, To the disciples on a certain mountain in Galilee, Matthew 28:16 .