John 21
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After these things, Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias. He revealed himself this way.
“> > xxi.1-6 After these things Jesus manifested Himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and He manifested Himself on this wise.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 12passage 97
“The narrative itself begins in this way: “After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise showed He (Himself).”
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 731
““After these things, Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias.””
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 547
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Simon Peter, Thomas called Didymus, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples were together.
“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.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 12passage 97
“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.”
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 731
See also
- Matthew 4:21–22
Simon Peter said to them, “I’m going fishing.” They told him, “We are also coming with you.” They immediately went out and entered into the boat. That night, they caught nothing.
“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.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 12passage 97
See also
- Luke 5:5
- Matthew 4:18–20
- Luke 5:10–11
- 2 Thessalonians 3:7–9
But when day had already come, Jesus stood on the beach; yet the disciples didn’t know that it was Jesus.
“But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore; but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus.”
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 733
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Jesus therefore said to them, “Children, have you anything to eat?” They answered him, “No.”
“Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered Him, No. He saith unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find.”
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 733
See also
- Philippians 4:19
He said to them, “Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” They cast it therefore, and now they weren’t able to draw it in for the multitude of fish.
“They answered Him, No. And He said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and ye shall find.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 12passage 97
“They answered Him, No. He saith unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes.”
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 733
“… Lord and God Jesus Christ appeared after the Resurrection to Peter and John and their companions, and commanded them to cast the net on the right side of the ship, and to catch a multitude of great fish, making up the number of 153, I say in brief language that …”
Severus of AntiochCollected Letters - Part 2passage 66
More from the Fathers
- Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 734
See also
- Luke 5:4–7
- Acts 2:41
That disciple therefore whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It’s the Lord!” So when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he wrapped his coat around himself (for he was naked), and threw himself into the sea.
“> > 7-14 That disciple therefore, whom Jesus loved, saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. So when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his coat about him (for he was naked), and cast himself into the sea.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 12passage 101
“Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his coat unto him, for he was naked, and did cast himself into the sea.”
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 733
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But the other disciples came in the little boat (for they were not far from the land, but about two hundred cubits away), dragging the net full of fish.
“But the. other disciples came in the little boat (for they were not far from land, but about two hundred cubits off), dragging the net full of fishes.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 12passage 101
“And the other disciples came in a little ship (for they were not far from the land, but as it were two hundred cubits), dragging the net with fishes.”
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 733
So when they got out on the land, they saw a fire of coals there, with fish and bread laid on it.
“So when they got out upon the land, they see a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 12passage 101
“The drought of fishes also testifies, and the fire of coals there, and the fish laid thereon.”
Cyril of JerusalemOn the Words, And Rose Again from the Dead on the Third Day, and Ascended into the Heavens, and Sat on the Right Hand of the Father.passage 10
“As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals laid, and a fish laid thereon, and bread.”
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 733
More from the Fathers
- Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 739
See also
- 1 Kings 19:5–6
Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish which you have just caught.”
“And Jesus saith unto them, Bring of the fish which ye have now taken.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 12passage 101
“Jesus saith unto them, Bring of the fish which ye have now caught.”
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 733
Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land, full of one hundred fifty-three great fish. Even though there were so many, the net wasn’t torn.
“Simon Peter therefore went up, and drew the net to land, full of great fishes, a hundred and fifty and three: and for all there were so many, the net was not rent.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 12passage 101
“Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land full of great fishes, an hundred and fifty and three: and for all there were so many, yet was not the net broken.” 6.”
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 733
Jesus said to them, “Come and eat breakfast!” None of the disciples dared inquire of him, “Who are you?” knowing that it was the Lord.
“When the fishing was over, “Jesus saith unto them, Come [and] dine. And none of those who sat down dared to ask Him, Who art Thou? knowing that it was the Lord.””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 739
See also
- Acts 10:41
Then Jesus came and took the bread, gave it to them, and the fish likewise.
“Jesus cometh, and taketh the bread, and giveth them, and the fish likewise.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 12passage 101
““And Jesus cometh, and taketh bread, and giveth them, and fish likewise.””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 739
This is now the third time that Jesus was revealed to his disciples after he had risen from the dead.
“This is now the third time that Jesus was manifested to His disciples, after that He was risen from the dead.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 12passage 101
“… Lord was seen, not by the eleven on the mountain, but by seven of them when they were fishing in the sea of Tiberias, he appends the following statement: “This is now the third time that Jesus showed Himself to His disciples, after that He was risen from the dead.””
Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 241
More from the Fathers
- Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 740
So when they had eaten their breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I have affection for you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.”
“> > 15, 16, 17 So when they had broken their fast, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jona, lovest thou Me more than these? He saith unto Him, Yea, Lord; Thou knowest that I love Thee. He saith unto him, Feed My lambs.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 12passage 103
“For when their eating was ended, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou Me more than these? He saith unto Him, Yea, Lord, Thou knowest that I love Thee.” “He saith unto him, Feed My sheep.””
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 552
““So when they had dined, He saith to Simon Peter, Simon, [son] of John, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto Him, Yea, Lord; Thou knowest that I love Thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.”
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 740
More from the Fathers
See also
- Isaiah 40:11
- 1 John 4:19
- Romans 15:1
- 2 Corinthians 5:14–15
- 1 Peter 5:1–4
He said to him again a second time, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love me?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I have affection for you.” He said to him, “Tend my sheep.”
“He saith unto him again, a second time, Simon, son of Jona, lovest thou Me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; Thou knowest that I love Thee. He saith unto him, Tend My sheep.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 12passage 103
“He saith to him again, Simon, [son] of John, lovest thou me? He saith unto Him, Yea, Lord; Thou knowest that I love Thee. He saith unto Him, Feed my lambs.”
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 740
“He saith unto Him, Yea, Lord, Thou knowest that I love Thee.” “He saith unto him, Feed My sheep.””
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 552
See also
- Acts 20:28
- 1 Peter 5:2
- 1 Peter 2:25
He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you have affection for me?” Peter was grieved because he asked him the third time, “Do you have affection for me?” He said to him, “Lord, you know everything. You know that I have affection for you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep.
“… saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jona, lovest thou Me? Peter was grieved because He said unto him the third time, Lovest thou Me? And he said unto Him, Lord, Thou knowest all things; Thou knowest that I love Thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed My sheep.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 12passage 103
“He saith unto him the third time, Simon, [son] of John, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because He said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto Him, Lord, Thou knowest all things; Thou knowest that I love Thee.”
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 740
More from the Fathers
- Augustine of HippoSermons on Selected Lessons of the New Testament.passage 502
See also
- John 13:38
- Mark 14:72
- John 16:30
- John 15:10
- John 14:15
Most certainly I tell you, when you were young, you dressed yourself and walked where you wanted to. But when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will dress you and carry you where you don’t want to go.”
“> > 18, 19 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and others shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 12passage 106
“Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wilt not.”
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 740
““When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest; but when thou art old, others shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou willest not.””
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 552
More from the Fathers
- Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 9passage 56
- Augustine of HippoTen Homilies on the First Epistle of John.passage 53
- Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passages 424, 465, 469, 743
- Augustine of HippoSermons on Selected Lessons of the New Testament.passage 553
See also
- John 13:36
- Acts 12:3–4
Now he said this, signifying by what kind of death he would glorify God. When he had said this, he said to him, “Follow me.”
“Now this He spake, signifying by what manner of death He should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, He saith unto him, Follow Me.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 12passage 106
“And the evangelist has explained the Lord’s meaning: “But this spake He, signifying by what death he should glorify God.””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 424
““This spake He, signifying by what death he should glorify God.””
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 553
More from the Fathers
See also
- 2 Peter 1:14
- John 21:22
- Matthew 10:38
Then Peter, turning around, saw a disciple following. This was the disciple whom Jesus loved, the one who had also leaned on Jesus’ chest at the supper and asked, “Lord, who is going to betray you?”
“> > 20-23 Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned back on His Breast at the supper, and said unto Him, Lord, who is he that betrayeth Thee?”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 12passage 108
“Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; who also leaned on His breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that shall betray Thee?”
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 745
““Then Peter turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; who also leaned on His breast at supper; and saith, Lord, and what shall this man do?” [2. ] Wherefore hath he reminded us of that reclining?”
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 553
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Peter, seeing him, said to Jesus, “Lord, what about this man?”
“Peter therefore seeing him, saith to Jesus, Lord, and what shall this man do?”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 12passage 108
“Peter, therefore, seeing him, saith to Jesus, Lord, and what [of] this man?”
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 745
See also
- Luke 13:23–24
Jesus said to him, “If I desire that he stay until I come, what is that to you? You follow me.”
“Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou Me.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 12passage 108
See also
- Revelation 2:25
- Revelation 3:11
- Mark 9:1
This saying therefore went out among the brothers that this disciple wouldn’t die. Yet Jesus didn’t say to him that he wouldn’t die, but, “If I desire that he stay until I come, what is that to you?”
“This saying therefore went forth among the brethren, that that disciple should not die: yet Jesus said not unto him that he should not die; but, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee?”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 12passage 108
““Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, that that disciple should not die; yet Jesus said not that he shall not die; but, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee?””
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 554
“Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, that that disciple dieth not: yet Jesus said not unto him, He dieth not; but, Thus do I wish him to remain till I come, what is that to thee?””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 745
More from the Fathers
- JeromeTreatises.passage 108
This is the disciple who testifies about these things, and wrote these things. We know that his witness is true.
“> > 24 This is the disciple which also beareth witness of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his witness is true.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 12passage 109
“John, too, says, “This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things, and we know that his testimony is true,” instead of “I am,” etc., or, “My testimony is true.””
Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 69
““This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things, and we know that his testimony is true.””
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 554
More from the Fathers
- Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 753
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There are also many other things which Jesus did, which if they would all be written, I suppose that even the world itself wouldn’t have room for the books that would be written.
“> > 25 And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself would not contain the books that should be written.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 12passage 110
“… rose above that of the preaching which heralded them, said at the close of his Gospel, “There are also many other things which Jesus did, the which if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written.””
Gregory of NyssaDogmatic Treatises.passage 358
“And there are also,” he adds, “many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written.””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 753
More from the Fathers
See also
- Psalm 40:5
- John 20:30–31
- Psalm 71:15
- Job 26:14
- Hebrews 11:32
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