john-21:2-niv

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 21:1-14

XXIV. APPEARANCE AT SEA OF GALILEE."After these things Jesus manifested Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias; and He manifested Himself on this wise. 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. Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a-fishing. They say unto him, We also come with thee. They went forth, and entered into the boat; and that night they took nothing. But when day... 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 21:2

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. If the Reader counts over the number here said to be together, he will find it to be seven. No doubt, all upon the lookout for the renewed visits of the Lord Jesus. And as those here spoken of, were now at the borders of the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias, see John 6:1 it is evident that they were come here from Jerusalem in... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - John 21:1-14

1-14 Christ makes himself known to his people, usually in his ordinances; but sometimes by his Spirit he visits them when employed in their business. It is good for the disciples of Christ to be together in common conversation, and common business. The hour for their entering upon action was not come. They would help to maintain themselves, and not be burdensome to any. Christ's time of making himself known to his people, is when they are most at a loss. He knows the temporal wants of his... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - John 21:1-99

John 21 THE CLOSING VERSES of the previous chapter indicate that the evidence furnished, showing that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, is now complete. This is therefore taken for granted in the closing chapter, which puts on record dealings with certain of His disciples wholly unrecorded in the other Gospels. It may be considered in two ways: first, as having a figurative or typical meaning; second, as showing His gracious dealings with them in view of their future. Verse Joh_21:14 gives... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - John 21:1-3

The Appearance of Christ at the Sea of Tiberius. The fishing expedition: v. 1. After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberius; and on this wise showed He Himself. v. 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. v. 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... read more