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
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