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Book of John
Chapter 21  -  Read Chapter
Study Resource List DSN -> Synopsis on 21:1 GEB -> Study Notes on 21:1 GSB -> Study Notes on 21:1 JFB -> Commentary on 21:1 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 21:1 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 21:1 PNT -> Commentary on 21:1 RWP -> Study Notes on 21:1 TFG -> Commentary on 21:1 TSK -> Commentary on 21:1 TSK -> Entry for 21:1 WEN -> Notes on 21:1 NTB -> Galilee; Jesus, The Christ; John; Peter; Thomas; Tiberias TTT -> Resurrection of Christ, The EBD -> Fishing, the art of; Galilee, Sea of; John; Peter; Resurrection of Christ; Tiberias; Tiberias, Sea of SBD -> John, Gospel of; Tiberias; Tiberias, The Sea of WJD -> Devotional using 21:1 WJD -> Devotional using 21:1 21:1 - [In Context] Later, Jesus showed himself again to his followers. This was by Lake Tiberias (Galilee). This is how it happened:
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 21:2 DSN -> Synopsis on 21:2 GEB -> Study Notes on 21:2 GSB -> Study Notes on 21:2 JFB -> Commentary on 21:2 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 21:2 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 21:2 PNT -> Commentary on 21:2 RWP -> Study Notes on 21:2 TFG -> Commentary on 21:2 TSK -> Commentary on 21:2 TSK -> Entry for 21:2 WEN -> Notes on 21:2 NTB -> Cana; Fishermen; Galilee; James; Jesus, The Christ; John; Nathanael; Peter; Thomas TTT -> Galilee EBD -> Bartholomew; Cana; Didymus; Fishing, the art of; Nathanael; Peter; Resurrection of Christ SBD -> Cana; Didymus; John, Gospel of; Nathanael; Thomas UTM -> Devotional using 21:2 WJD -> Devotional using 21:2 WJD -> Devotional using 21:2 21:2 - [In Context] Some of the followers were together. They were Simon Peter, Thomas (called Didymus), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the two sons of Zebedee, and two other followers.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 21:3 DSN -> Synopsis on 21:3 GEB -> Study Notes on 21:3 GSB -> Study Notes on 21:3 JFB -> Commentary on 21:3 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 21:3 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 21:3 PNT -> Commentary on 21:3 RWP -> Study Notes on 21:3 SRN -> Study Notes on 21:3 TFG -> Commentary on 21:3 TSK -> Commentary on 21:3 TSK -> Entry for 21:3 WEN -> Notes on 21:3 NTB -> Fishermen; Galilee; John; Peter TTT -> Night; Ships EBD -> Fishing, the art of; Peter; Resurrection of Christ SBD -> Handicraft; John, Gospel of WJD -> Devotional using 21:3 WJD -> Devotional using 21:3 21:3 - [In Context] Simon Peter said, "I am going out to fish." The other followers said, "We will go with you." So all the followers went out and got into the boat. They fished that night but caught nothing.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 21:4 DSN -> Synopsis on 21:4 GEB -> Study Notes on 21:4 GSB -> Study Notes on 21:4 JFB -> Commentary on 21:4 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 21:4 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 21:4 PNT -> Commentary on 21:4 RWP -> Study Notes on 21:4 TSK -> Commentary on 21:4 TSK -> Entry for 21:4 WEN -> Notes on 21:4 NTB -> Galilee; John; Peter TTT -> Ships EBD -> Fishing, the art of; Peter; Resurrection of Christ SBD -> John, Gospel of WJD -> Devotional using 21:4 WJD -> Devotional using 21:4 21:4 - [In Context] Early the next morning Jesus stood on the shore. But the followers did not know it was Jesus.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 21:5 DSN -> Synopsis on 21:5 GEB -> Study Notes on 21:5 GSB -> Study Notes on 21:5 JFB -> Commentary on 21:5 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 21:5 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 21:5 PNT -> Commentary on 21:5 RWP -> Study Notes on 21:5 TFG -> Commentary on 21:5 TSK -> Commentary on 21:5 TSK -> Entry for 21:5 WEN -> Notes on 21:5 NTB -> Galilee; John; Peter TTT -> Ships EBD -> Fishing, the art of; Peter; Resurrection of Christ SBD -> Food; John, Gospel of WJD -> Devotional using 21:5 WJD -> Devotional using 21:5 21:5 - [In Context] Then Jesus said to the followers, "Friends, have you caught any fish?" The followers answered, "No."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 21:6 DSN -> Synopsis on 21:6 GEB -> Study Notes on 21:6 GSB -> Study Notes on 21:6 JFB -> Commentary on 21:6 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 21:6 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 21:6 PNT -> Commentary on 21:6 RWP -> Study Notes on 21:6 TFG -> Commentary on 21:6 TSK -> Commentary on 21:6 TSK -> Entry for 21:6 WEN -> Notes on 21:6 NTB -> Fish; Galilee; Jesus, The Christ (continued); John; Miracles; Net; Peter TTT -> Fishes; Miracles of Christ, The; Ships EBD -> Fishing, the art of; Peter; Resurrection of Christ SBD -> John, Gospel of WJD -> Devotional using 21:6 WJD -> Devotional using 21:6 21:6 - [In Context] Jesus said, "Throw your net into the water on the right side of your boat. You will find some fish there." So the followers did this. They caught so many fish that they could not pull the net back into the boat.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 21:7 DSN -> Synopsis on 21:7 GEB -> Study Notes on 21:7 GSB -> Study Notes on 21:7 JFB -> Commentary on 21:7 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 21:7 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 21:7 PNT -> Commentary on 21:7 RWP -> Study Notes on 21:7 TFG -> Commentary on 21:7 TSK -> Commentary on 21:7 TSK -> Entry for 21:7 WEN -> Notes on 21:7 NTB -> Galilee; John; Love; Net; Peter TTT -> Fishes; Garments; Hyke or Upper Garment; Ships EBD -> Coat; Dress; Fishing, the art of; John; Naked; Peter; Resurrection of Christ SBD -> John the apostle; John, Gospel of UTM -> Devotional using 21:7 WJD -> Devotional using 21:7 WJD -> Devotional using 21:7 21:7 - [In Context] The follower that Jesus loved said to Peter, "That man is the Lord (Jesus)!" Peter heard him say, "That man is the Lord." Peter put his coat around himself. (Peter had taken his clothes off {to work}.) Then he jumped into the water.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 21:8 DSN -> Synopsis on 21:8 GEB -> Study Notes on 21:8 GSB -> Study Notes on 21:8 JFB -> Commentary on 21:8 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 21:8 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 21:8 PNT -> Commentary on 21:8 RWP -> Study Notes on 21:8 TFG -> Commentary on 21:8 TSK -> Commentary on 21:8 TSK -> Entry for 21:8 WEN -> Notes on 21:8 NTB -> Galilee; Net; Peter TTT -> Fishes; Ships EBD -> Fishing, the art of; Peter; Resurrection of Christ SBD -> Handicraft; John, Gospel of WJD -> Devotional using 21:8 WJD -> Devotional using 21:8 21:8 - [In Context] The other followers went to shore in the boat. They pulled the net full of fish. They were not very far from shore, only about 100 yards.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 21:9 DSN -> Synopsis on 21:9 GEB -> Study Notes on 21:9 GSB -> Study Notes on 21:9 JFB -> Commentary on 21:9 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 21:9 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 21:9 PNT -> Commentary on 21:9 RWP -> Study Notes on 21:9 TFG -> Commentary on 21:9 TSK -> Commentary on 21:9 TSK -> Entry for 21:9 WEN -> Notes on 21:9 NTB -> Bread; Fish; Galilee; Net; Peter TTT -> Bread; Fishes EBD -> Fishing, the art of; Food; Peter; Resurrection of Christ SBD -> John, Gospel of WJD -> Devotional using 21:9 WJD -> Devotional using 21:9 21:9 - [In Context] When the followers stepped out of the boat and onto the shore, they saw a fire of hot coals. There were fish on the fire and some bread there too.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 21:10 DSN -> Synopsis on 21:10 GEB -> Study Notes on 21:10 GSB -> Study Notes on 21:10 JFB -> Commentary on 21:10 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 21:10 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 21:10 PNT -> Commentary on 21:10 RWP -> Study Notes on 21:10 WEN -> Notes on 21:10 NTB -> Fish; Galilee; Net; Peter EBD -> Fishing, the art of; Peter; Resurrection of Christ SBD -> John, Gospel of WJD -> Devotional using 21:10 WJD -> Devotional using 21:10 21:10 - [In Context] Then Jesus said, "Bring some of the fish that you caught."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 21:11 DSN -> Synopsis on 21:11 GEB -> Study Notes on 21:11 GSB -> Study Notes on 21:11 JFB -> Commentary on 21:11 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 21:11 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 21:11 PNT -> Commentary on 21:11 RWP -> Study Notes on 21:11 SRN -> Study Notes on 21:11 TFG -> Commentary on 21:11 TSK -> Commentary on 21:11 TSK -> Entry for 21:11 WEN -> Notes on 21:11 NTB -> Fish; Galilee; Net; Peter TTT -> Fishes EBD -> Fishing, the art of; Peter; Resurrection of Christ SBD -> John, Gospel of WJD -> Devotional using 21:11 WJD -> Devotional using 21:11 21:11 - [In Context] Simon Peter went into the boat and pulled the net to the shore. It was full of big fish. There were 153. The fish {were very heavy}, but the net did not tear.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 21:12 DSN -> Synopsis on 21:12 GEB -> Study Notes on 21:12 GSB -> Study Notes on 21:12 JFB -> Commentary on 21:12 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 21:12 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 21:12 PNT -> Commentary on 21:12 RWP -> Study Notes on 21:12 SRN -> Study Notes on 21:12 TFG -> Commentary on 21:12 TSK -> Commentary on 21:12 TSK -> Entry for 21:12 WEN -> Notes on 21:12 NTB -> Apostles; Fish; Peter EBD -> Fishing, the art of; Peter; Resurrection of Christ SBD -> John, Gospel of; Meals SPG -> Devotional using 21:12 WJD -> Devotional using 21:12 WJD -> Devotional using 21:12 21:12 - [In Context] Jesus said to them, "Come and eat." None of the followers would ask him, "Who are you?" They knew he was the Lord.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 21:13 DSN -> Synopsis on 21:13 GEB -> Study Notes on 21:13 GSB -> Study Notes on 21:13 JFB -> Commentary on 21:13 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 21:13 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 21:13 PNT -> Commentary on 21:13 RWP -> Study Notes on 21:13 TFG -> Commentary on 21:13 TSK -> Commentary on 21:13 TSK -> Entry for 21:13 WEN -> Notes on 21:13 NTB -> Fish; Peter EBD -> Fishing, the art of; Peter; Resurrection of Christ SBD -> John, Gospel of WJD -> Devotional using 21:13 WJD -> Devotional using 21:13 21:13 - [In Context] Jesus walked to the food. He took the bread and gave it to them. Jesus also got the fish and gave it to them.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 21:14 DSN -> Synopsis on 21:14 GEB -> Study Notes on 21:14 GSB -> Study Notes on 21:14 JFB -> Commentary on 21:14 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 21:14 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 21:14 PNT -> Commentary on 21:14 RWP -> Study Notes on 21:14 TFG -> Commentary on 21:14 TSK -> Commentary on 21:14 TSK -> Entry for 21:14 WEN -> Notes on 21:14 NTB -> Peter EBD -> Fishing, the art of; Peter; Resurrection of Christ SBD -> John, Gospel of WJD -> Devotional using 21:14 WJD -> Devotional using 21:14 21:14 - [In Context] This was now the third time Jesus showed himself to his followers after he was raised from death.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 21:15 DSN -> Synopsis on 21:15 GEB -> Study Notes on 21:15 GSB -> Study Notes on 21:15 JFB -> Commentary on 21:15 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 21:15 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 21:15 PNT -> Commentary on 21:15 RWP -> Study Notes on 21:15 SRN -> Study Notes on 21:15 TFG -> Commentary on 21:15 TSK -> Commentary on 21:15 TSK -> Entry for 21:15 WEN -> Notes on 21:15 NTB -> Apostles; Children; Discipleship; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Jonas; Minister, Christian; Peter; Righteous TTT -> Conduct, Christian; Lamb, The; Love to Christ; Ministers; Saints, Compared to; Titles and Names of Saints EBD -> Baptism, Christian; Jonas; Lamb; Peter; Resurrection of Christ SBD -> John, Gospel of; Jonas WJD -> Devotional using 21:15 WJD -> Devotional using 21:15 21:15 - [In Context] When they finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these {other men love me}?" Peter answered, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." Then Jesus said to Peter, "Take care of my lambs. F269 "
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 21:16 DSN -> Synopsis on 21:16 GEB -> Study Notes on 21:16 GSB -> Study Notes on 21:16 JFB -> Commentary on 21:16 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 21:16 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 21:16 PNT -> Commentary on 21:16 RWP -> Study Notes on 21:16 SRN -> Study Notes on 21:16 TFG -> Commentary on 21:16 TSK -> Commentary on 21:16 TSK -> Entry for 21:16 WEN -> Notes on 21:16 NTB -> Apostles; Discipleship; Faith; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Jonas; Minister, Christian; Peter TTT -> Love to Christ; Ministers; Sheep; Titles and Names of Saints EBD -> Jonas; Love; Peter; Resurrection of Christ SBD -> John, Gospel of; Jonas; Peter UTM -> Devotional using 21:16 WJD -> Devotional using 21:16 WJD -> Devotional using 21:16 21:16 - [In Context] Again Jesus said to Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" Peter answered, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." Then Jesus said to Peter, "Take care of my sheep. F270 "
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 21:17 DSN -> Synopsis on 21:17 GEB -> Study Notes on 21:17 GSB -> Study Notes on 21:17 JFB -> Commentary on 21:17 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 21:17 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 21:17 PNT -> Commentary on 21:17 RWP -> Study Notes on 21:17 SRN -> Study Notes on 21:17 TFG -> Commentary on 21:17 TSK -> Commentary on 21:17 TSK -> Entry for 21:17 WEN -> Notes on 21:17 NTB -> Apostles; Discipleship; Faith; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Jonas; Love; Minister, Christian; Peter TTT -> Christ is God; Love to Christ; Ministers; Sheep; Trinity, The EBD -> Jonas; Love; Peter; Resurrection of Christ SBD -> John, Gospel of; Jonas UTM -> Devotional using 21:17 UTM -> Devotional using 21:17 UTM -> Devotional using 21:17 WJD -> Devotional using 21:17 WJD -> Devotional using 21:17 21:17 - [In Context] A third time Jesus said, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" Peter was sad because Jesus asked him three times, "Do you love me?" Peter said, "Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you!" Jesus said to Peter, "Take care of my sheep. F271
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 21:18 DSN -> Synopsis on 21:18 GEB -> Study Notes on 21:18 GSB -> Study Notes on 21:18 JFB -> Commentary on 21:18 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 21:18 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 21:18 PNT -> Commentary on 21:18 RWP -> Study Notes on 21:18 TFG -> Commentary on 21:18 TSK -> Commentary on 21:18 TSK -> Entry for 21:18 WEN -> Notes on 21:18 NTB -> Apostles; Discipleship; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Minister, Christian; Peter TTT -> Afflictions Made Beneficial; Martyrdom EBD -> Peter; Resurrection of Christ SBD -> John, Gospel of WJD -> Devotional using 21:18 WJD -> Devotional using 21:18 21:18 - [In Context] I tell you the truth. When you were young, you tied your own belt and went where you wanted. But when you are old, you will put out your hands and another person will tie you. That person will lead you where you don't want to go."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 21:19 DSN -> Synopsis on 21:19 GEB -> Study Notes on 21:19 GSB -> Study Notes on 21:19 JFB -> Commentary on 21:19 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 21:19 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 21:19 PNT -> Commentary on 21:19 RWP -> Study Notes on 21:19 TFG -> Commentary on 21:19 TSK -> Commentary on 21:19 TSK -> Entry for 21:19 WEN -> Notes on 21:19 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Apostles; Discipleship; Glorifying God; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Peter TTT -> Afflictions Made Beneficial; Glorifying God; Martyrdom EBD -> Peter; Resurrection of Christ SBD -> John, Gospel of WJD -> Devotional using 21:19 WJD -> Devotional using 21:19 21:19 - [In Context] (Jesus said this to show how Peter would die to give glory to God.) Then Jesus said to Peter, "Follow me!"
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 21:20 DSN -> Synopsis on 21:20 GEB -> Study Notes on 21:20 GSB -> Study Notes on 21:20 JFB -> Commentary on 21:20 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 21:20 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 21:20 PNT -> Commentary on 21:20 RWP -> Study Notes on 21:20 TFG -> Commentary on 21:20 TSK -> Commentary on 21:20 TSK -> Entry for 21:20 WEN -> Notes on 21:20 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ (continued); John; Peter; Presumption EBD -> Resurrection of Christ SBD -> John, Gospel of; Meals WJD -> Devotional using 21:20 WJD -> Devotional using 21:20 21:20 - [In Context] Peter turned and saw the follower that Jesus loved walking behind them. (This was the follower that had leaned against Jesus at the supper and said, "Lord, who will turn against you?")
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 21:21 DSN -> Synopsis on 21:21 GEB -> Study Notes on 21:21 GSB -> Study Notes on 21:21 JFB -> Commentary on 21:21 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 21:21 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 21:21 PNT -> Commentary on 21:21 RWP -> Study Notes on 21:21 TFG -> Commentary on 21:21 TSK -> Commentary on 21:21 TSK -> Entry for 21:21 WEN -> Notes on 21:21 NTB -> Curiosity; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Peter; Presumption EBD -> Resurrection of Christ SBD -> John, Gospel of UTM -> Devotional using 21:21 WJD -> Devotional using 21:21 WJD -> Devotional using 21:21 21:21 - [In Context] When Peter saw this follower behind them he asked Jesus, "Lord, what about him?"
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 21:22 DSN -> Synopsis on 21:22 GEB -> Study Notes on 21:22 GSB -> Study Notes on 21:22 JFB -> Commentary on 21:22 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 21:22 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 21:22 PNT -> Commentary on 21:22 RWP -> Study Notes on 21:22 TFG -> Commentary on 21:22 TSK -> Commentary on 21:22 TSK -> Entry for 21:22 WEN -> Notes on 21:22 NTB -> Curiosity; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Peter; Presumption EBD -> Resurrection of Christ SBD -> John, Gospel of WJD -> Devotional using 21:22 WJD -> Devotional using 21:22 21:22 - [In Context] Jesus answered, "Maybe I want him to live until I come. That should not be important to you. You follow me!"
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 21:23 DSN -> Synopsis on 21:23 GEB -> Study Notes on 21:23 GSB -> Study Notes on 21:23 JFB -> Commentary on 21:23 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 21:23 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 21:23 PNT -> Commentary on 21:23 RWP -> Study Notes on 21:23 TFG -> Commentary on 21:23 TSK -> Commentary on 21:23 TSK -> Entry for 21:23 WEN -> Notes on 21:23 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ (continued); Peter; Predestination EBD -> Resurrection of Christ SBD -> John, Gospel of 21:23 - [In Context] So a story spread among the brothers (followers). They were saying that this follower {that Jesus loved} would not die. But Jesus did not say that he would not die. He only said, "Maybe I want him to live until I come. That should not be important to you."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 21:24 DSN -> Synopsis on 21:24 GEB -> Study Notes on 21:24 GSB -> Study Notes on 21:24 JFB -> Commentary on 21:24 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 21:24 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 21:24 PNT -> Commentary on 21:24 RWP -> Study Notes on 21:24 TFG -> Commentary on 21:24 TSK -> Commentary on 21:24 TSK -> Entry for 21:24 WEN -> Notes on 21:24 SBD -> John, Gospel of WJD -> Devotional using 21:24 WJD -> Devotional using 21:24 21:24 - [In Context] That follower is the one that is telling these things. He is the one that has now written these things. We know that what he says is true.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 21:25 DSN -> Synopsis on 21:25 GEB -> Study Notes on 21:25 JFB -> Commentary on 21:25 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 21:25 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 21:25 PNT -> Commentary on 21:25 RWP -> Study Notes on 21:25 TFG -> Commentary on 21:25 TSK -> Commentary on 21:25 TSK -> Entry for 21:25 WEN -> Notes on 21:25 SBD -> John, Gospel of WJD -> Devotional using 21:25 WJD -> Devotional using 21:25 21:25 - [In Context] There are many other things that Jesus did. If every one of these things were written down, I think the whole world would not be big enough for all the books that would be written.
FOOTNOTES: F269: lambs, sheep   Jesus uses these words to mean his followers, as in Jn. 10. F270: lambs, sheep   Jesus uses these words to mean his followers, as in Jn. 10. F271: lambs, sheep   Jesus uses these words to mean his followers, as in Jn. 10.

Abbreviations Legend: BCC - Burton Coffman; DSN - Darby's Synopsis; GEB - Gill's Exposition; GSB - Geneva Study Bible; JFB - Jamieson, Fausset, Brown; MHC-COM - Matthew Henry Complete; MHC-CON - Matthew Henry Concise; PNT - People's New Testament; RWP - Robertson's Word Pictures; SRN - Scofield Reference Notes; TFG - The Fourfold Gospel; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; WEN - Wesley's Explanatory Notes; NTB - Nave's Topical Bible; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; TTT - Torrey's Topical Textbook; EBD - Easton's Bible Dictionary; SBD - Smith's Bible Dictionary; WJD - What Jesus Did!; SPG - Spurgeon's Morning & Evening; UTM - My Utmost for His Highest; Copyright Statement - Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version © 2001 by World Bible Translation Center, Inc. and used by permission.