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Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - John 21:3

John 21:3Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishingI go a fishing1.A sudden inspiration. 2. A prompt resolution. 3. A hopeful expedition. 4. A laborious occupation. 5. A fruitless speculation. 6. A happy termination. (T. Whitelaw, D. D.)Leaders and followersI. LEADERS. In Church and State these, like Peter, should be men of 1. Prompt resolution. 2. Self-reliant action. 3. Cheery expectation. 4. Contagious inspiration. II. FOLLOWERS. Like Peter’s companions, these should be 1. Unbroken in their... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - John 21:1

1 After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself . Ver. 1. After these things Jesus showed himself ] Some have been of the opinion that this chapter was not written by John (because he concluded his history in the end of the last chapter), but added by some other, as the last chapter of Deuteronomy was to Moses’ writings. These should have observed, that in the former chapter those arguments only are set down by the... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - John 21:2

2 There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples. Ver. 2. There were met together Simon, &c. ] When good and godly men meet, when chaste and honest people assemble together, it is not to be called a faction, but a court rather, saith Tertullian. a Those are a faction, that conspire against good men. The society of such is like the slime and filth that is congealed where many toads and... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - John 21:3

3 Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing. Ver. 3. I go a fishing, &c. ] Being not yet employed in the public ministry, he would not be idle, and that he might not be chargeable to the Church. This life is in Isaiah called, "The life of our hands," because it is to be maintained by the labour of our hands. We are to earn ere we eat,2 Thessalonians 3:8; 2... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - John 21:1

these: John 20:19-Joel : Jesus: Matthew 26:32, Matthew 28:7, Matthew 28:16, Mark 16:7 the sea: John 6:1, John 6:23 Reciprocal: Matthew 4:18 - sea Matthew 15:29 - unto Mark 14:28 - General John 16:16 - a little while Acts 13:31 - he was read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - John 21:2

Thomas: John 20:28 Nathanael: John 1:45-Colossians : Cana: John 2:1, John 2:11, John 4:46, Joshua 19:28, Kanah the sons: Matthew 4:21, Matthew 4:22 Reciprocal: Matthew 10:2 - James Matthew 10:3 - Thomas Mark 3:17 - James Mark 3:18 - Thomas John 1:42 - A stone John 11:16 - Thomas John 20:24 - Thomas Acts 1:13 - Thomas read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - John 21:3

I go: 2 Kings 6:1-Judges :, Matthew 4:18-Proverbs :, Luke 5:10, Luke 5:11, Acts 18:3, Acts 20:34, 1 Corinthians 9:6, 1 Thessalonians 2:9, 2 Thessalonians 3:7-1 Samuel : and that: Luke 5:5, 1 Corinthians 3:7 Reciprocal: 2 Kings 6:2 - and take thence Ezekiel 47:10 - fishers read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - John 21:2

There were together - At home, in one house. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - John 21:1

Second miraculous draught of fishes, John 21:1-8. Click image for full-size version 1. At the sea of Tiberias Or, Lake of Genessaret. See note on Matthew 4:13, with the map. The apostles have returned to their native lake and to their ancient employment, in quiet and holy waiting for their still higher calling at the Pentecost. Once more, and for the last time, they are to behold their now risen Lord in these scenes of their ancient sojourn. The objects, conversation, and events will... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - John 21:2

2. The sons of Zebedee Some have supposed that it was mainly to give his view of the Lord’s expression, in John 21:22, touching the Evangelist’s own destiny, that John added this chapter. But it is plain, to our own view, from the modest manner in which he here introduces himself, simply as one of the sons of Zebedee, that John had other and less personal reasons. read more

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