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New Century Version
John 21:1
Later, Jesus showed himself to his followers again—this time at Lake Galilee. This is how he showed himself:
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Christian Standard Bible®
After this, Jesus revealed himself again to his disciples by the Sea of Tiberias. He revealed himself in this way:
After this, Jesus revealed himself again to his disciples by the Sea of Tiberias. He revealed himself in this way:
King James Version (1611)
After these things Iesus shewed himselfe againe to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias, and on this wise shewed he himselfe.
After these things Iesus shewed himselfe againe to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias, and on this wise shewed he himselfe.
King James Version
After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself.
After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself.
English Standard Version
After this Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias, and he revealed himself in this way.
After this Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias, and he revealed himself in this way.
New American Standard Bible
After these things Jesus revealed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and He revealed Himself in this way:
After these things Jesus revealed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and He revealed Himself in this way:
Amplified Bible
After this Jesus revealed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias (Galilee). And He did it in this way:
After this Jesus revealed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias (Galilee). And He did it in this way:
New American Standard Bible (1995)
After these things Jesus manifested Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and He manifested Himself in this way.
After these things Jesus manifested Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and He manifested Himself in this way.
Legacy Standard Bible
After these things Jesus manifested Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and He manifested Himself in this way.
After these things Jesus manifested Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and He manifested Himself in this way.
Berean Standard Bible
Later, by the Sea of Tiberias, Jesus again revealed Himself to the disciples. He made Himself known in this way:
Later, by the Sea of Tiberias, Jesus again revealed Himself to the disciples. He made Himself known in this way:
Contemporary English Version
Jesus later appeared to his disciples along the shore of Lake Tiberias.
Jesus later appeared to his disciples along the shore of Lake Tiberias.
Complete Jewish Bible
After this, Yeshua appeared again to the talmidim at Lake Tiberias. Here is how it happened:
After this, Yeshua appeared again to the talmidim at Lake Tiberias. Here is how it happened:
Darby Translation
After these things Jesus manifested himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias. And he manifested [himself] thus.
After these things Jesus manifested himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias. And he manifested [himself] thus.
Easy-to-Read Version
Later, Jesus appeared again to his followers by Lake Galilee. This is how it happened:
Later, Jesus appeared again to his followers by Lake Galilee. This is how it happened:
Geneva Bible (1587)
After these things, Iesus shewed himselfe againe to his disciples at the sea of Tiberias: and thus shewed he himselfe:
After these things, Iesus shewed himselfe againe to his disciples at the sea of Tiberias: and thus shewed he himselfe:
George Lamsa Translation
AFTER these things, Jesus showed himself again to his disciples by the sea of Tiberias; and he appeared in this way:
AFTER these things, Jesus showed himself again to his disciples by the sea of Tiberias; and he appeared in this way:
Good News Translation
After this, Jesus appeared once more to his disciples at Lake Tiberias. This is how it happened.
After this, Jesus appeared once more to his disciples at Lake Tiberias. This is how it happened.
Lexham English Bible
After these things Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias. Now he revealed himself in this way:
After these things Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias. Now he revealed himself in this way:
Literal Translation
After these things, Jesus revealed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias. And He revealed Himself this way:
After these things, Jesus revealed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias. And He revealed Himself this way:
American Standard Version
After these things Jesus manifested himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and he manifested himself on this wise.
After these things Jesus manifested himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and he manifested himself on this wise.
Bible in Basic English
After these things Jesus let himself be seen again by the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and it came about in this way.
After these things Jesus let himself be seen again by the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and it came about in this way.
Hebrew Names Version
After these things, Yeshua revealed himself again to the talmidim at the sea of Tiberias. He revealed himself this way.
After these things, Yeshua revealed himself again to the talmidim at the sea of Tiberias. He revealed himself this way.
International Standard Version
Later on, Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and he revealed himself in this way.
Later on, Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and he revealed himself in this way.
Etheridge Translation
AFTER these Jeshu again showed himself to his disciples at the sea of Tiberios; and he showed (himself) thus.
AFTER these Jeshu again showed himself to his disciples at the sea of Tiberios; and he showed (himself) thus.
Murdock Translation
After these things, Jesus showed himself again to his disciples, at the sea of Tiberias: and he showed himself thus:
After these things, Jesus showed himself again to his disciples, at the sea of Tiberias: and he showed himself thus:
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Afterward dyd Iesus shew him selfe againe to his disciples, at the sea of Tiberias. And on this wyse shewed he hym selfe.
Afterward dyd Iesus shew him selfe againe to his disciples, at the sea of Tiberias. And on this wyse shewed he hym selfe.
English Revised Version
After these things Jesus manifested himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and he manifested himself on this wise.
After these things Jesus manifested himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and he manifested himself on this wise.
World English Bible
After these things, Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias. He revealed himself this way.
After these things, Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias. He revealed himself this way.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
After these things Jesus manifested himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; he manifested himself thus.
After these things Jesus manifested himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; he manifested himself thus.
Weymouth's New Testament
After this, Jesus again showed Himself to the disciples. It was at the Lake of Tiberias. The circumstances were as follows.
After this, Jesus again showed Himself to the disciples. It was at the Lake of Tiberias. The circumstances were as follows.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Afterward Jhesus eftsoone schewide hym to hise disciplis, at the see of Tiberias.
Afterward Jhesus eftsoone schewide hym to hise disciplis, at the see of Tiberias.
Update Bible Version
After these things Jesus manifested himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and he manifested [himself] on this wise.
After these things Jesus manifested himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and he manifested [himself] on this wise.
Webster's Bible Translation
After these things Jesus showed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias: and in this manner did he show [himself].
After these things Jesus showed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias: and in this manner did he show [himself].
New English Translation
After this Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias. Now this is how he did so.
After this Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias. Now this is how he did so.
New King James Version
After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed Himself:
After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed Himself:
New Living Translation
Later, Jesus appeared again to the disciples beside the Sea of Galilee. This is how it happened.
Later, Jesus appeared again to the disciples beside the Sea of Galilee. This is how it happened.
New Life Bible
After this, Jesus again showed Himself to His followers at the lake of Tiberias. It happened like this:
After this, Jesus again showed Himself to His followers at the lake of Tiberias. It happened like this:
New Revised Standard
After these things Jesus showed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and he showed himself in this way.
After these things Jesus showed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and he showed himself in this way.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
After these things, Jesus manifested himself again, unto the disciples, by the sea of Tiberias; and manifested himself, thus: -
After these things, Jesus manifested himself again, unto the disciples, by the sea of Tiberias; and manifested himself, thus: -
Douay-Rheims Bible
After this, Jesus shewed himself to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias. And he shewed himself after this manner.
After this, Jesus shewed himself to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias. And he shewed himself after this manner.
Revised Standard Version
After this Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tibe'ri-as; and he revealed himself in this way.
After this Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tibe'ri-as; and he revealed himself in this way.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
After that Iesus shewed him selfe agayne at the see of Tyberias. And on this wyse shewed he him selfe.
After that Iesus shewed him selfe agayne at the see of Tyberias. And on this wyse shewed he him selfe.
Young's Literal Translation
After these things did Jesus manifest himself again to the disciples on the sea of Tiberias, and he did manifest himself thus:
After these things did Jesus manifest himself again to the disciples on the sea of Tiberias, and he did manifest himself thus:
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
After that shewed Iesus himself agayne at the see of Tiberias But on this wyse shewed he himself.
After that shewed Iesus himself agayne at the see of Tiberias But on this wyse shewed he himself.
Mace New Testament (1729)
At length Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples upon the sea-coast of Tiberias; and the manner of his appearance was thus.
At length Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples upon the sea-coast of Tiberias; and the manner of his appearance was thus.
THE MESSAGE
After this, Jesus appeared again to the disciples, this time at the Tiberias Sea (the Sea of Galilee). This is how he did it: Simon Peter, Thomas (nicknamed "Twin"), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the brothers Zebedee, and two other disciples were together. Simon Peter announced, "I'm going fishing." The rest of them replied, "We're going with you." They went out and got in the boat. They caught nothing that night. When the sun came up, Jesus was standing on the beach, but they didn't recognize him. Jesus spoke to them: "Good morning! Did you catch anything for breakfast?" They answered, "No." He said, "Throw the net off the right side of the boat and see what happens." They did what he said. All of a sudden there were so many fish in it, they weren't strong enough to pull it in. Then the disciple Jesus loved said to Peter, "It's the Master!" When Simon Peter realized that it was the Master, he threw on some clothes, for he was stripped for work, and dove into the sea. The other disciples came in by boat for they weren't far from land, a hundred yards or so, pulling along the net full of fish. When they got out of the boat, they saw a fire laid, with fish and bread cooking on it. Jesus said, "Bring some of the fish you've just caught." Simon Peter joined them and pulled the net to shore—153 big fish! And even with all those fish, the net didn't rip. Jesus said, "Breakfast is ready." Not one of the disciples dared ask, "Who are you?" They knew it was the Master. Jesus then took the bread and gave it to them. He did the same with the fish. This was now the third time Jesus had shown himself alive to the disciples since being raised from the dead. After breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" "Yes, Master, you know I love you." Jesus said, "Feed my lambs." He then asked a second time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" "Yes, Master, you know I love you." Jesus said, "Shepherd my sheep." Then he said it a third time: "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" Peter was upset that he asked for the third time, "Do you love me?" so he answered, "Master, you know everything there is to know. You've got to know that I love you." Jesus said, "Feed my sheep. I'm telling you the very truth now: When you were young you dressed yourself and went wherever you wished, but when you get old you'll have to stretch out your hands while someone else dresses you and takes you where you don't want to go." He said this to hint at the kind of death by which Peter would glorify God. And then he commanded, "Follow me." Turning his head, Peter noticed the disciple Jesus loved following right behind. When Peter noticed him, he asked Jesus, "Master, what's going to happen to him?" Jesus said, "If I want him to live until I come again, what's that to you? You—follow me." That is how the rumor got out among the brothers that this disciple wouldn't die. But that is not what Jesus said. He simply said, "If I want him to live until I come again, what's that to you?" This is the same disciple who was eyewitness to all these things and wrote them down. And we all know that his eyewitness account is reliable and accurate. There are so many other things Jesus did. If they were all written down, each of them, one by one, I can't imagine a world big enough to hold such a library of books.
After this, Jesus appeared again to the disciples, this time at the Tiberias Sea (the Sea of Galilee). This is how he did it: Simon Peter, Thomas (nicknamed "Twin"), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the brothers Zebedee, and two other disciples were together. Simon Peter announced, "I'm going fishing." The rest of them replied, "We're going with you." They went out and got in the boat. They caught nothing that night. When the sun came up, Jesus was standing on the beach, but they didn't recognize him. Jesus spoke to them: "Good morning! Did you catch anything for breakfast?" They answered, "No." He said, "Throw the net off the right side of the boat and see what happens." They did what he said. All of a sudden there were so many fish in it, they weren't strong enough to pull it in. Then the disciple Jesus loved said to Peter, "It's the Master!" When Simon Peter realized that it was the Master, he threw on some clothes, for he was stripped for work, and dove into the sea. The other disciples came in by boat for they weren't far from land, a hundred yards or so, pulling along the net full of fish. When they got out of the boat, they saw a fire laid, with fish and bread cooking on it. Jesus said, "Bring some of the fish you've just caught." Simon Peter joined them and pulled the net to shore—153 big fish! And even with all those fish, the net didn't rip. Jesus said, "Breakfast is ready." Not one of the disciples dared ask, "Who are you?" They knew it was the Master. Jesus then took the bread and gave it to them. He did the same with the fish. This was now the third time Jesus had shown himself alive to the disciples since being raised from the dead. After breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" "Yes, Master, you know I love you." Jesus said, "Feed my lambs." He then asked a second time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" "Yes, Master, you know I love you." Jesus said, "Shepherd my sheep." Then he said it a third time: "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" Peter was upset that he asked for the third time, "Do you love me?" so he answered, "Master, you know everything there is to know. You've got to know that I love you." Jesus said, "Feed my sheep. I'm telling you the very truth now: When you were young you dressed yourself and went wherever you wished, but when you get old you'll have to stretch out your hands while someone else dresses you and takes you where you don't want to go." He said this to hint at the kind of death by which Peter would glorify God. And then he commanded, "Follow me." Turning his head, Peter noticed the disciple Jesus loved following right behind. When Peter noticed him, he asked Jesus, "Master, what's going to happen to him?" Jesus said, "If I want him to live until I come again, what's that to you? You—follow me." That is how the rumor got out among the brothers that this disciple wouldn't die. But that is not what Jesus said. He simply said, "If I want him to live until I come again, what's that to you?" This is the same disciple who was eyewitness to all these things and wrote them down. And we all know that his eyewitness account is reliable and accurate. There are so many other things Jesus did. If they were all written down, each of them, one by one, I can't imagine a world big enough to hold such a library of books.
Simplified Cowboy Version
Later on, Jesus appeared once again to his cowboys by the Sea of Galilee.
Later on, Jesus appeared once again to his cowboys by the Sea of Galilee.
Contextual Overview
1 Later, Jesus showed himself to his followers again—this time at Lake Galilee. This is how he showed himself: 2 Some of the followers were together: Simon Peter, Thomas (called Didymus), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the two sons of Zebedee, and two other followers. 3 Simon Peter said, "I am going out to fish." The others said, "We will go with you." So they went out and got into the boat. They fished that night but caught nothing. 4 Early the next morning Jesus stood on the shore, but the followers did not know it was Jesus. 5 Then he said to them, "Friends, did you catch any fish?" They answered, "No." 6 He said, "Throw your net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some." So they did, and they caught so many fish they could not pull the net back into the boat. 7 The follower whom Jesus loved said to Peter, "It is the Lord!" When Peter heard him say this, he wrapped his coat around himself. (Peter had taken his clothes off.) Then he jumped into the water. 8 The other followers went to shore in the boat, dragging the net full of fish. They were not very far from shore, only about a hundred yards. 9 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 there was bread. 10 Then Jesus said, "Bring some of the fish you just caught."
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
these: John 20:19-29
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
Cross-References
Genesis 17:16
I will bless her and give her a son, and you will be the father. She will be the mother of many nations. Kings of nations will come from her."
I will bless her and give her a son, and you will be the father. She will be the mother of many nations. Kings of nations will come from her."
Genesis 17:19
God said, "No, Sarah your wife will have a son, and you will name him Isaac. I will make my agreement with him to be an agreement that continues forever with all his descendants.
God said, "No, Sarah your wife will have a son, and you will name him Isaac. I will make my agreement with him to be an agreement that continues forever with all his descendants.
Genesis 17:21
But I will make my agreement with Isaac, the son whom Sarah will have at this same time next year."
But I will make my agreement with Isaac, the son whom Sarah will have at this same time next year."
Genesis 18:10
Then the Lord said, "I will certainly return to you about this time a year from now. At that time your wife Sarah will have a son." Sarah was listening at the entrance of the tent which was behind him.
Then the Lord said, "I will certainly return to you about this time a year from now. At that time your wife Sarah will have a son." Sarah was listening at the entrance of the tent which was behind him.
Genesis 18:14
Is anything too hard for the Lord ? No! I will return to you at the right time a year from now, and Sarah will have a son."
Is anything too hard for the Lord ? No! I will return to you at the right time a year from now, and Sarah will have a son."
Genesis 21:17
God heard the boy crying, and God's angel called to Hagar from heaven. He said, "What is wrong, Hagar? Don't be afraid! God has heard the boy crying there.
God heard the boy crying, and God's angel called to Hagar from heaven. He said, "What is wrong, Hagar? Don't be afraid! God has heard the boy crying there.
Genesis 21:20
God was with the boy as he grew up. Ishmael lived in the desert and became an archer.
God was with the boy as he grew up. Ishmael lived in the desert and became an archer.
Genesis 50:24
Joseph said to his brothers, "I am about to die, but God will take care of you. He will lead you out of this land to the land he promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob."
Joseph said to his brothers, "I am about to die, but God will take care of you. He will lead you out of this land to the land he promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob."
Exodus 3:16
"Go and gather the elders and tell them this: ‘The Lord , the God of your ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, has appeared to me. He said, I care about you, and I have seen what has happened to you in Egypt.
"Go and gather the elders and tell them this: ‘The Lord , the God of your ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, has appeared to me. He said, I care about you, and I have seen what has happened to you in Egypt.
Exodus 4:31
and the Israelites believed. When they heard that the Lord was concerned about them and had seen their troubles, they bowed down and worshiped him.
and the Israelites believed. When they heard that the Lord was concerned about them and had seen their troubles, they bowed down and worshiped him.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
After these things,.... The resurrection of Christ from the dead, his appearance to Mary Magdalene, and twice to his disciples; once when Thomas was absent, and at another time when he was present:
Jesus showed himself again to the disciples, a third time, as in
John 21:14 though not to them all; seven are only mentioned, as together, when he appeared to them:
at the sea of Tiberias; the same with the sea of Galilee; see John 6:1 for after the second appearance of Christ to his disciples, they went from Jerusalem to Galilee, by the order of Christ, who appointed to meet them there, Matthew 28:10
and on this way showed he himself; the manner in which he made his appearance, and the persons to whom, are as follow.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The sea of Tiberias - Called also the Sea of Galilee, being situated in Galilee. See the notes at Matthew 4:18. In this place Jesus had promised to meet them, Mark 14:28; Mark 16:7; Matthew 26:32; Matthew 28:10. This interview of Jesus is but just mentioned by Matthew Matthew 28:16, and is omitted by both Mark and Luke. This is the reason why John relates so particularly what occurred there. Galilee was a retired place where they would be free from danger, and was therefore a safe and convenient situation for Jesus to meet them, in order to give them his last instructions.
On this wise - Thus. In this manner.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
CHAPTER XXI.
Jesus shows himself to the disciples at the sea of
Tiberias, 1-5.
The miraculous draught of fishes, 6-11.
He dines with his disciples, 12-14.
Questions Peter concerning his love to him, and gives him
commission to feed his sheep, 15-17.
Foretells the manner of Peter's death, 18, 19.
Peter inquires concerning John, and receives an answer that was
afterwards misunderstood, 20-23.
John's concluding testimony concerning the authenticity of his
Gospel, and the end for which it was written, 24, 25.
NOTES ON CHAP. XXI.
Verse John 21:1. Jesus showed himself again — After that our Lord had appeared several times to the women, and to the apostles at Jerusalem, and at the tomb, he bade them go into Galilee, giving them the promise of meeting them there: Matthew 28:7; Mark 16:7. This promise we find he fulfilled in the way John relates here. This was the seventh appearance of our Lord after the resurrection. Matthew, Matthew 28:16, has but just mentioned it: of it the rest of the evangelists say nothing, and this is the reason why John gives it so particularly.
