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New Living Translation
John 21:4
At dawn Jesus was standing on the beach, but the disciples couldn't see who he was.
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Christian Standard Bible®
When daybreak came, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not know it was Jesus.
When daybreak came, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not know it was Jesus.
King James Version (1611)
But when the morning was now come, Iesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knewe not that it was Iesus.
But when the morning was now come, Iesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knewe not that it was Iesus.
King James Version
But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not 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.
English Standard Version
Just as day was breaking, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.
Just as day was breaking, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.
New American Standard Bible
But when the day was now breaking, Jesus stood on the beach; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.
But when the day was now breaking, Jesus stood on the beach; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.
New Century Version
Early the next morning Jesus stood on the shore, but the followers did not know it was Jesus.
Early the next morning Jesus stood on the shore, but the followers did not know it was Jesus.
Amplified Bible
As morning was breaking, Jesus [came and] stood on the beach; however, the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.
As morning was breaking, Jesus [came and] stood on the beach; however, the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
But when the day was now breaking, Jesus stood on the beach; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.
But when the day was now breaking, Jesus stood on the beach; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.
Legacy Standard Bible
But when the day was now breaking, Jesus stood on the beach; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.
But when the day was now breaking, Jesus stood on the beach; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.
Berean Standard Bible
Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not recognize that it was Jesus.
Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not recognize that it was Jesus.
Contemporary English Version
Early the next morning Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize who he was.
Early the next morning Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize who he was.
Complete Jewish Bible
However, just as day was breaking, Yeshua stood on shore, but the talmidim didn't know it was he.
However, just as day was breaking, Yeshua stood on shore, but the talmidim didn't know it was he.
Darby Translation
And early morn already breaking, Jesus stood on the shore; the disciples however did not know that it was Jesus.
And early morn already breaking, Jesus stood on the shore; the disciples however did not know that it was Jesus.
Easy-to-Read Version
Early the next morning Jesus stood on the shore. But the followers did not know it was Jesus.
Early the next morning Jesus stood on the shore. But the followers did not know it was Jesus.
Geneva Bible (1587)
But when the morning was nowe come, Iesus stoode on the shore: neuerthelesse the disciples knewe not that it was Iesus.
But when the morning was nowe come, Iesus stoode on the shore: neuerthelesse the disciples knewe not that it was Iesus.
George Lamsa Translation
When morning came, Jesus stood by the sea side; and the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.
When morning came, Jesus stood by the sea side; and the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.
Good News Translation
As the sun was rising, Jesus stood at the water's edge, but the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.
As the sun was rising, Jesus stood at the water's edge, but the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.
Lexham English Bible
Now when it was already early morning, Jesus stood on the beach. However, the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.
Now when it was already early morning, Jesus stood on the beach. However, the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.
Literal Translation
And it now becoming early morning, Jesus stood on the shore. However, the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.
And it now becoming early morning, Jesus stood on the shore. However, the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.
American Standard Version
But when day was now breaking, Jesus stood on the beach: yet the disciples knew not that it was Jesus.
But when day was now breaking, Jesus stood on the beach: yet the disciples knew not that it was Jesus.
Bible in Basic English
Now very early in the morning Jesus was there by the edge of the sea (though the disciples were not conscious that it was Jesus).
Now very early in the morning Jesus was there by the edge of the sea (though the disciples were not conscious that it was Jesus).
Hebrew Names Version
But when day was now breaking, Yeshua stood on the beach, yet the talmidim didn't know that it was Yeshua.
But when day was now breaking, Yeshua stood on the beach, yet the talmidim didn't know that it was Yeshua.
International Standard Version
Just as dawn was breaking, Jesus stood on the shore. The disciples didn't realize it was Jesus.John 20:14;">[xr]
Just as dawn was breaking, Jesus stood on the shore. The disciples didn't realize it was Jesus.John 20:14;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
But when it was morning Jeshu stood on the sea shore; but the disciples knew not that it was Jeshu.
But when it was morning Jeshu stood on the sea shore; but the disciples knew not that it was Jeshu.
Murdock Translation
And when it was morning, Jesus stood on the shore of the sea: and the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.
And when it was morning, Jesus stood on the shore of the sea: and the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
But when the mornyng was nowe come, Iesus stoode on the shore: Neuerthelesse, the disciples knewe not that it was Iesus.
But when the mornyng was nowe come, Iesus stoode on the shore: Neuerthelesse, the disciples knewe not that it was Iesus.
English Revised Version
But when day was now breaking, Jesus stood on the beach: howbeit the disciples knew not that it was Jesus.
But when day was now breaking, Jesus stood on the beach: howbeit the disciples knew not that it was Jesus.
World English Bible
But when day was now breaking, Jesus stood on the beach, yet the disciples didn't know that it was Jesus.
But when day was now breaking, Jesus stood on the beach, yet the disciples didn't know that it was Jesus.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
When the morning was come, Jesus stood on the shore; but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus.
When the morning was come, Jesus stood on the shore; but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus.
Weymouth's New Testament
When, however, day was now dawning, Jesus stood on the beach, though the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.
When, however, day was now dawning, Jesus stood on the beach, though the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
But whanne the morewe was comun, Jhesus stood in the brenke; netheles the disciplis knewen not, that it was Jhesus.
But whanne the morewe was comun, Jhesus stood in the brenke; netheles the disciplis knewen not, that it was Jhesus.
Update Bible Version
But when morning was now come, Jesus stood on the beach: yet the disciples didn't know that it was Jesus.
But when morning was now come, Jesus stood on the beach: yet the disciples didn't know that it was Jesus.
Webster's Bible Translation
But when the morning had now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus.
But when the morning had now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus.
New English Translation
When it was already very early morning, Jesus stood on the beach, but the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.
When it was already very early morning, Jesus stood on the beach, but the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.
New King James Version
But when the morning had now come, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.
But when the morning had now come, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.
New Life Bible
Early in the morning Jesus stood on the shore of the lake. The followers did not know it was Jesus.
Early in the morning Jesus stood on the shore of the lake. The followers did not know it was Jesus.
New Revised Standard
Just after daybreak, Jesus stood on the beach; but the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.
Just after daybreak, Jesus stood on the beach; but the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
But, morning by this time drawing on, Jesus stood upon the beach; nevertheless, the disciples knew not that it was, Jesus.
But, morning by this time drawing on, Jesus stood upon the beach; nevertheless, the disciples knew not that it was, Jesus.
Douay-Rheims Bible
But when the morning was come, Jesus stood on the shore: yet the disciples knew not that it was Jesus.
But when the morning was come, Jesus stood on the shore: yet the disciples knew not that it was Jesus.
Revised Standard Version
Just as day was breaking, Jesus stood on the beach; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.
Just as day was breaking, Jesus stood on the beach; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
But when the mornynge was now come Iesus stode on the shore: neverthelesse the disciples knewe not yt it was Iesus.
But when the mornynge was now come Iesus stode on the shore: neverthelesse the disciples knewe not yt it was Iesus.
Young's Literal Translation
And morning being now come, Jesus stood at the shore, yet indeed the disciples did not know that it is Jesus;
And morning being now come, Jesus stood at the shore, yet indeed the disciples did not know that it is Jesus;
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
But wha it was now morow, Iesus stode on the shore, but his disciples knewe not yt it was Iesus.
But wha it was now morow, Iesus stode on the shore, but his disciples knewe not yt it was Iesus.
Mace New Testament (1729)
as soon as it was morning, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.
as soon as it was morning, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.
THE MESSAGE
Fishing 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.
Fishing 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.
Simplified Cowboy Version
Early the next morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the cowboys couldn't tell who it was.
Early the next morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the cowboys couldn't tell who it was.
Contextual Overview
1 Later, Jesus appeared again to the disciples beside the Sea of Galilee. This is how it happened. 2 Several of the disciples were there—Simon Peter, Thomas (nicknamed the Twin), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples. 3 Simon Peter said, "I'm going fishing." "We'll come, too," they all said. So they went out in the boat, but they caught nothing all night. 4 At dawn Jesus was standing on the beach, but the disciples couldn't see who he was. 5 He called out, "Fellows, have you caught any fish?" "No," they replied. 6 Then he said, "Throw out your net on the right-hand side of the boat, and you'll get some!" So they did, and they couldn't haul in the net because there were so many fish in it. 7 Then the disciple Jesus loved said to Peter, "It's the Lord!" When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his tunic (for he had stripped for work), jumped into the water, and headed to shore. 8 The others stayed with the boat and pulled the loaded net to the shore, for they were only about a hundred yards from shore. 9 When they got there, they found breakfast waiting for them—fish cooking over a charcoal fire, and some bread. 10 "Bring some of the fish you've just caught," Jesus said.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
but: John 20:14, Mark 16:12, Luke 24:15, Luke 24:16, Luke 24:31
Reciprocal: Genesis 42:8 - but they knew
Cross-References
Genesis 21:10
So she turned to Abraham and demanded, "Get rid of that slave woman and her son. He is not going to share the inheritance with my son, Isaac. I won't have it!"
So she turned to Abraham and demanded, "Get rid of that slave woman and her son. He is not going to share the inheritance with my son, Isaac. I won't have it!"
Genesis 21:12
But God told Abraham, "Do not be upset over the boy and your servant. Do whatever Sarah tells you, for Isaac is the son through whom your descendants will be counted.
But God told Abraham, "Do not be upset over the boy and your servant. Do whatever Sarah tells you, for Isaac is the son through whom your descendants will be counted.
Genesis 21:22
About this time, Abimelech came with Phicol, his army commander, to visit Abraham. "God is obviously with you, helping you in everything you do," Abimelech said.
About this time, Abimelech came with Phicol, his army commander, to visit Abraham. "God is obviously with you, helping you in everything you do," Abimelech said.
Genesis 21:23
"Swear to me in God's name that you will never deceive me, my children, or any of my descendants. I have been loyal to you, so now swear that you will be loyal to me and to this country where you are living as a foreigner."
"Swear to me in God's name that you will never deceive me, my children, or any of my descendants. I have been loyal to you, so now swear that you will be loyal to me and to this country where you are living as a foreigner."
Exodus 12:48
"If there are foreigners living among you who want to celebrate the Lord 's Passover, let all their males be circumcised. Only then may they celebrate the Passover with you like any native-born Israelite. But no uncircumcised male may ever eat the Passover meal.
"If there are foreigners living among you who want to celebrate the Lord 's Passover, let all their males be circumcised. Only then may they celebrate the Passover with you like any native-born Israelite. But no uncircumcised male may ever eat the Passover meal.
Leviticus 12:3
On the eighth day the boy's foreskin must be circumcised.
On the eighth day the boy's foreskin must be circumcised.
Deuteronomy 12:32
"So be careful to obey all the commands I give you. You must not add anything to them or subtract anything from them.
"So be careful to obey all the commands I give you. You must not add anything to them or subtract anything from them.
Luke 1:6
Zechariah and Elizabeth were righteous in God's eyes, careful to obey all of the Lord's commandments and regulations.
Zechariah and Elizabeth were righteous in God's eyes, careful to obey all of the Lord's commandments and regulations.
Luke 1:59
When the baby was eight days old, they all came for the circumcision ceremony. They wanted to name him Zechariah, after his father.
When the baby was eight days old, they all came for the circumcision ceremony. They wanted to name him Zechariah, after his father.
Luke 2:21
Eight days later, when the baby was circumcised, he was named Jesus, the name given him by the angel even before he was conceived.
Eight days later, when the baby was circumcised, he was named Jesus, the name given him by the angel even before he was conceived.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
But when the morning was now come,.... The day began to dawn, and light to appear, very early in the morning; for Christ visits his right early, and is a present help to them in their time of trouble.
Jesus stood on the shore: on firm ground, whilst his disciples were beating about in the waves, and toiling to no purpose. So Christ, risen from the dead, is glorified, is in heaven; but not unmindful of his people amidst all their afflictions in this world:
but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus; though he was so near them that they could hear what he said; but it not being broad daylight they could not distinctly discern him, or their eyes might be held that they could not know him. So Christ is sometimes near his people, and they know it not.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Knew not that it was Jesus - Probably it was yet twilight, and in the distance they could not distinctly recognize him.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse John 21:4. Knew not that it was Jesus. — Probably because it was either not light enough, or he was at too great a distance, or he had assumed another form, as in Mark 16:12; otherwise his person was so remarkable that all his disciples readily knew him when he was at hand: see John 21:12.
