Interpretive Study of John's Gospel

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John Chapter 21

links to sentences in this chapter:

C21-S1 (Verse 1), C21-S2 (Verse 2), C21-S3 (Verse 3), C21-S4 (Verse 3), C21-S5 (Verse 3), C21-S6 (Verse 4), C21-S7 (Verse 5), C21-S8 (Verse 5), C21-S9 (Verse 6), C21-S10 (Verse 6), C21-S11 (Verse 7), C21-S12 (Verse 7), C21-S13 (Verse 8), C21-S14 (Verse 9), C21-S15 (Verse 10), C21-S16 (Verse 11), C21-S17 (Verse 12), C21-S18 (Verse 12), C21-S19 (Verse 12), C21-S20 (Verse 13), C21-S21 (Verse 14), C21-S22 (Verse 15), C21-S23 (Verse 15), C21-S24 (Verse 15), C21-S25 (Verse 16), C21-S26 (Verse 16), C21-S27 (Verse 16), C21-S28 (Verse 17), C21-S29 (Verse 17), C21-S30 (Verse 17), C21-S31 (Verse 17), C21-S32 (Verse 18), C21-S33 (Verse 19), C21-S34 (Verse 19), C21-S35 (Verse 20), C21-S36 (Verse 21), C21-S37 (Verse 22), C21-S38 (Verse 22), C21-S39 (Verse 23), C21-S40 (Verse 24), C21-S41 (Verse 25', C21-S42 (Verse 25)'.

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Chapter theme: the Restoration of Backslidden

This chapter has the restoration of Peter and the other disciples who felt that they had failed Jesus so much that they returned to their prior profession. When they went fishing, they caught nothing. Then Jesus proved that He could provide for them and commanded them to follow me regardless of circumstances. Jesus also dealt with Peter's failure which was motivating him to feel inadequate and want to quit. When Peter tried to turn the conversation to others, Jesus refused to allow the change. He stayed with Pete until everything was dealt with.

In the almost last thing dealt with in this chapter, John corrects an error believed by many saved people.

The last thing which John deals with is the fact that God will use this Gospel to judge people because it is truth.

The events of this chapter have no parallel accounts in the other Gospels. This account is unique to this Gospels.

John 21 is a fulfillment of the prophecy found in Matthew 26:32 and Mark 14:28.

John 21:18 : Jesus prophesied the type of death that Peter would experience. This was fulfilled before John wrote his Gospel because John gives us the true interpretation of the prophecy.

John ends his Gospel with 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 could not contain the books that should be written. Amen. (John 21:25). Therefore, even the record, found in all of the Gospel accounts, is incomplete as there are miracles, done by Jesus which were not put into a written record.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge provides a chapter outline as:

1-11. Christ appearing again to his disciples is known of them by the great draught of fishes.
12-14. He dines with them;
15-17. earnestly commands Peter to feed his lambs and sheep;
18-21. foretells him of his death;
22-23. rebukes his curiosity touching John.
24-25. the conclusion'.

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C21-S1 (Verse 1) where this account took place.

After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias;
and on this wise shewed he himself.

This chapter is a fulfillment of the prophecy which Jesus made in Matthew 26:32 and Mark 14:28. Also, after the resurrection in Matthew 26:32 Jesus said to the women who had been at the sepulchre, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me. . Galilee is on the side of sea of Tiberias and was where Jesus first called Peter and the other fishermen.

Our sentence is telling us where the account of this chapter happened.

Please see the note for Colossians 2S8 about the word shew. This word is the Biblical spelling for what is commonly spelled show today. The New Testament definition is: 'To exhibit or present to the view of others'. Our sentence actually uses the word shewest which means 'a never-ending sight'.

Please see the note for John 1:35-36 about the word disciple. The New Testament definition is: 'A disciple of Christ is one who (1) believes his doctrine, (2) rests on his sacrifice, (3) imbibes his spirit, and (4) imitates his example'.

Please see the note for John 6:16-17 about the word sea. The New Testament definition is: 'A large body of water, nearly inclosed by land'. That note has applications with references to different types of sea found within the Bible.

The phrase sea of Tiberias only occurs in this Gospel. Webster's 1828 defines this word as: 'John's (Joh 6:1; 21:1) designation as better understood by the Gentile Romans, etc., whom he addressed. (See GALILEE, SEA or, the local designation.) Lieut. Kitchener makes the depth 682.554 ft. the neighbouring Kurn Hattin is an extinct volcano, and the plain is strewn with basalt and debris. He thinks Khirbet Minyeh the site of Capernaum. Josephus says the fountain Capharnaum waters the plain. this may correspond to the modern Ain et Tabighah, the water of which being brought past Khirbet Minyeh waters the plain, and would naturally take its name Capharnaum from that place (presuming that it was Capernaum). the source is only three quarters of a mile away, whereas it is one mile and three quarters from Tel Hum and all the water was carried in an opposite direction, so that it could hardly have taken its name from Tel Hum. In Joh 6:16, etc., we read "The disciples went by ship over the sea toward Capernaum (The same side as Tiberias), and the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew"; then Jesus walked on the sea to them, and "immediately the ship was at the land where they went."
The day following, when the people on the other side of the sea (The eastern side) saw that there was none other boat there save the one whereinto His disciples were entered... howbeit there came other boats from Tiberias, nigh unto the place where they did eat bread... they also took shipping, and came to Capernaum seeking for Jesus; and when they had found Him on the other side... they said... When camest thou here?" In Mt 14:22 "Jesus constrained His disciples to get into a ship and go unto the other side. And He went up into a mountain apart to pray.... But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves, for the wind was contrary." It might seem strange that the people did not suppose Jesus had used one of the return boats which had come from Tiberias, to cross back to that side in the night.
Matthew undesignedly shows why they could not suppose so, namely, because "The wind was contrary," i.e. blowing from Tiberias and Capernaum; owing to this the ships, probably fishing vessels, were driven to the opposite side for shelter for the night, for what else could have taken to the desert eastern side so many boats as sufficed to convey the people across (Mt 14:24) back again? their question, "Rabbi, when camest thou here?" implies plainly that under the circumstances they considered that His crossing in the night could only have been by some extraordinary means. the mention of many ships coming from Tiberias explains also how the people could take shipping to Capernaum after it had been stated there was no other boat there save that which took the disciples. the undesigned harmony of details, incidentally and separately noticed by the two evangelists, confirms their truthfulness, and therefore the miracle of Jesus' walking on the sea. the Gospels - according to Matthew, Mark, and Luke - never use the designation "sea of Tiberias" (still bahr Tubariyeh), but the local name," sea" or "lake of Galilee," which shows they must have written before that became the universal designation, as it had in the time of John's writing'.

Please be sure to use the links found within the sentence outline, above, to get further support in understanding the detail doctrine of this sentence. When following such links, please be sure to go to the start of such Studies to get general information, definitions, applications and links to other places within the Bible which have the same application as the original sentence.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge provides Bible references for this sentence as: 'these. Joh 20:19-29 Jesus. Mt 26:32; 28:7,16; Mr 16:7 the sea. Joh 6:1,23 General references. exp: Mr 14:28'.

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C21-S2 (Verse 2) the disciples who were there.

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.

This sentence names most of the disciples who went fishing. As mentioned elsewhere, most people concentrate of Peter but he was not alone. In addition, instead of encouraging him to stay with the church in the upper room, they said We also go with thee, as we read in a couple of sentences. I've heard preachers preach about Peter leading others astray, and how we never backslide alone. What I have not heard, but is a Bible commandment, is how these others should have counseled Peter to do right instead of joining him.

Please see the note for 2Peter 1:1 about the name of Simon. While the Bible applies this name to at least 8 men, our sentence makes it clear that this sentence is talking about Simon Peter.

Please see the note for Galatians C2-S6 about the name of Peter. The New Testament definition is: 'pebble or little rock. Also, the head apostle and example of Christ'. Please also see the first half of the book called SbS-Preacher Missionaries about how God used Peter to show us how He trains a pastor / missionary.

Please see the note for 1Corinthians C1S3 about the word call. That note has links to notes in every New Testament book where there are links to every place where the particular book uses this word. The New Testament definition is: 'To command another to help or to cry for help, hence to pray (Ge 4:26)'. Please also see the note for Romans 10:13 about the phrase call upon the Lord. The note for Romans 10:13 has links to every place in the Bible where we find the words call and Lord used together, along with a small note on each reference.

Please see the note for 1John 1:45 about Nathanael.

We find forms of the word Cana only in: John 2:1; John 2:11; John 4:46; John 21:2. The American Tract Society Dictionary defines this word as: 'The birthplace of Nathanael, the city in which our Lord performed his first miracle, and from which he soon after sent a miraculous healing to the nobleman's son at Capernaum, eighteen miles off, Joh 2:1-11; 4:46-54; 21:2. It was called Cana of Galilee, now Kana-el-Jelil, and lay seven miles north of Nazareth. this is Robinson's view. the commonly received site is nearer Nazareth. Cana is now in ruins. '.

Please see the note for John 1:43 about the word Galilee. The New Testament definition is: 'The most northerly of the three provinces of Palestine, namely, Galilee, Samaria, Judaea (Joh 4:3- 4; Lu 17:11; Ac 9:31). Galilee's Gentile character caused the southern Jews of purer blood to despise it (Joh 1:46; 7:52). There He first publicly preached, in Nazareth synagogue. From it came His apostles (Ac 1:11; 2:7); foretold in De 33:18- 19,23. Galilee's debasement made its people feel their need of the Savior, a feeling unknown to the self right'.

Please see the note for 1John 1:45 about Nathanael.

Please see the note for Mark 1:20 for all the Bible references to Zebedee. They are James and John.

Please see the notes for 2Corinthians 13:1 and Colossians C3S13 about the phrase two or three witnesses. The New Testament definition is: 'The legal requirement for a court to accept testimony'. Our sentence uses the phrase two others to provide a legal witness that this number is correct and symbolically significant. The total number id seven, which symbolically shows the 'complete' returning o the world by the disciples.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge provides Bible references for this sentence as: 'Thomas. Joh 20:28 exp: Mt 10:3; Mr 3:18; Joh 11:16; 20:24; Ac 1:13. Nathanael. Joh 1:45-51 Cana. Joh 2:1,11; 4:46; Jos 19:28 Kanah. the sons. Mt 4:21-22'.

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C21-S3 (Verse 3) Peter made his announcement.

Simon Peter saith unto them,
I go a fishing.

Peter didn't say that he was going to do some great sin but was going to do his former job. He didn't say that he was quitting the ministry and returning to his former profession, even though that is how it is preached. In fairness, with the context and how Jesus dealt with him, this is probably a true analysis. When we mess up the devil likes to make us feel like we can never serve God again. After certain sins, such as divorce, we can not do some things which we did before, but we can still serve God. However, it appears as if Peter has given up on his ministry and this chapter deals with his restoration.

Please see the note for 2Peter 1:1 about the name of Simon. While the Bible applies this name to at least 8 men, our sentence makes it clear that this sentence is talking about Simon Peter.

Please see the note for Romans 11:1 about the phrase I say. The New Testament definition is: 'This phrase expresses a personal opinion, which usually follows the phrase'. Bible authors uses this phrase when they introduces their own point into an ongoing discussion. When Jesus says this phrase, He is giving a personal command. Please also see the note for Revelation 1:8 about the word saith. Please also see the note for Romans C10S28 about the word gainsaying. Please also see the note for Matthew 26:1 about the word sayings (plural). Please also see the notes for Romans C15S15 and 2Corinthians 2:17 about the word speak. Please also see the note for 2Corinthians 3:12-14 about the word speech. Please also see the notes for Ephesians C4S15 and 1Peter 2:1 about the phrase evil speaking. The words speaketh and saith mean that the person 'keeps on keeping on doing the saying'.

We find the word fisher in: Isaiah 19:8; Jeremiah 16:16; Ezekiel 47:10; Matthew 4:18; Matthew 4:19; Mark 1:16; Mark 1:17; Luke 5:2 and John 21:7. The New Testament definition is: 'One who uses certain methods to physically catch fish (Lu 5:2) or to spiritually catch men men for God (Mt 4:19; Mr 1:17)'.

We find the exact word of: fish, in the Old Testament, in: Genesis 1:26; Genesis 1:28; Exodus 7:18; Exodus 7:21; Numbers 11:5; Numbers 11:22; Deuteronomy 4:18; 2Chronicles 33:14; Nehemiah 3:3; Nehemiah 12:39; Nehemiah 13:16; Job 41:7; Psalms 8:8; Psalms 105:29; Isaiah 19:10; Isaiah 50:2; Ezekiel 29:4-5; Ezekiel 47:9; Jonah 1:17; Jonah 2:1; Jonah 2:10; Zephaniah 1:10.

We find forms of the word fish, in the New Testament, in: Matthew 7:10; Matthew 14:17; Matthew 14:9; Matthew 15:34; Matthew 15:36; Matthew 17:27; Mark 6:38; Mark 6:41; Mark 6:43; Mark 8:7; Luke 5:6; Luke 5:9; Luke 9:13; Luke 9:16; Luke 11:11; Luke 24:42; John 6:9; John 6:11; John 21:3; John 21:6; John 21:8; John 21:9; John 21:10; John 21:11; John 21:13 1Corinthians 15:39. The New Testament definition, for the word fish, is: 'The Hebrews recognized fish as one of the great divisions of the animal kingdom, and as such gave them a place in the account of the creation: Ge 1:21,28. What is currently called seafood was not acknowledged as a type of fish'. Please also see the note for John 21:3 about about the word fisher.

Smith's Bible Dictionary defines this word as: 'The Hebrews recognized fish as one of the great divisions of the animal kingdom, and as such gave them a place in the account of the creation: Ge 1:21,28
as well as in other passages where an exhaustive description of living creatures is intended: Ge 9:2; Ex 20:4; De 4:18; 1Ki 4:33
The Mosaic law,: Le 11:9-10
pronounced unclean such fish as were devoid of fins and scales; these were and are regarded as unwholesome in Egypt. Among the Philistines Dagon was represented by a figure half man and half fish.: 1Sa 5:4
On this account the worship of fish is expressly prohibited.: De 4:18
In Palestine, the Sea of Galilee was and still is remarkable well stored with fish. (Tristram speaks of fourteen species found there, and thinks the number inhabiting it at least three times as great.) Jerusalem derived its supply chiefly from the Mediterranean. Comp.: Eze 47:10
The existence of a regular fish-market is implied in the notice of the fish-gate, which was probably contiguous to it.: 2Ch 33:14; Ne 3:3; 12:39; Zep 1:10
The Orientals are exceedingly fond of fish as an article of diet. Numerous allusions to the art of fishing occur in the Bible. the most usual method of catching fish was by the use of the net, either the casting net,: Eze 26:5,14; 47:10
; Habb 1:15 probably resembling the one used in Egypt, as shown in Wilkinson (iii. 55), or the draw or drag net: Isa 19:8
; Habb 1:15 which was larger, and required the use of a boat. the latter was probably most used on the Sea of Galilee, as the number of boats kept on it was very considerable'.

Nave's Topical Bible provides references for the word fish as: 'Creation of: Ge 1:20-22. Appointed for food. Ge 9:2-3. Clean and unclean: Le 11:9-12; De 14:9-10. Caught: With nets : Ec 9:12; Hab 1. Hooks : Isa 19:8; Am 4:2; Mt 17:27. Spears : Job 41:7. Ponds for: In Heshbon : Song 7:4. In Egypt : Isa 19:10. Traffic in: Ne 13:16; Joh 21:13. Broiled: Joh 21:9-13; Lu 24:42. Miracles connected with: Jonah swallowed by: Jon 1:17; 2; Mt 12:40. of the loaves and fishes: Mt 14:19; 15:36; Lu 5:6; 9:3-17. Coin obtained from mouth of: Mt 17:27. Great draught of: Lu 5:4-7; Joh 21:6. Furnished to the disciples by Jesus after his resurrection: Lu 24:42; Joh 21:9-13. FIGURATIVE: Eze 47:9-10'.

Torrey's Topical Textbook provides references for the word fish as: 'Created by God: Ge 1:20-21. Made for God's glory: Job 12:8-9. In HABIT: Seas: Nu 11:22; Eze 47:10. Rivers: Ex 7:18; Eze 29:5. Ponds: Song 7:4; Isa 19:10. Number and variety of: Ps 104:25. Different in flesh from beasts, etc: 1Co 15:39. Cannot live without water: Isa 50:2. Man given dominion over: Ge 1:26,28. Man permitted to eat: Ge 9:2-3. USED AS FOOD: By the Egyptians: Nu 11:5. By the Jews: Mt 7:10. Mode of cooking alluded to: Lu 24:42; Joh 21:9. The Tyri and traded in: Ne 13:16. Sold near the fish gate at Jerusalem: 2Ch 33:14; Zep 1:10. Distinction between clean, and unclean: Le 11:9-12; De 14:9-10. MENTIONED IN SCRIPTURE: Leviathan: Job 41:1; Ps 74:14. Whale: Ge 1:21; Mt 12:40. Solomon wrote the history of: 1Ki 4:33. No likeness of, to be made for worship: Ex 20:4; De 4:18. Catching of, a trade: Mt 4:18; Lu 5:2. TAKEN WITH: Nets: Lu 5:4-6; Joh 21:6-8. Hooks: Am 4:2; Mt 17:27. Spears: Job 41:7. Often suffered for man's sin: Ex 7:21; Eze 38:20. MIRACLES CONNECTED WITH: Multiplying a few: Mt 14:17-21; 15:34. Immense draughts of: Lu 5:6,9. Procuring tribute money from: Mt 17:27. Dressed on the shore: Joh 21:9. ILLUSTRATIVE: of the whole population of Egypt: Eze 29:4-5. of the visible church: Mt 13:48. Of men ignorant of future events: Ec 9:12. Of those ensnared by the wicked: Hab 1:14. (Good,) of saints: Mt 13:48-49. (Bad,) of mere professors: Mt 13:48-49'.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge provides Bible references for this sentence as: 'I go. 2Ki 6:1-7; Mt 4:18-20; Lu 5:10-11; Ac 18:3; 20:34; 1Co 9:6; 1Th 2:9; 2Th 3:7-9'.

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C21-S4 (Verse 3) the other disciples said that they would join him.

They say unto him,
We also go with thee.

Here we see that the other disciples said that they would join him. Yes, it is true that we influence others and it is easier to influence others seek the pleasures of the flesh than it is to influence them to serve God. However, truth should prevent people from putting all of the blame on Peter. After all, we see seven disciples identified here. Between all of them, their influence should have been more that Peter's influence. However, what we see here is that most of the church was feeling depressed. Such a state is when it is easiest for the devil to destroy a church. This condition was when they need to build up their faith and concentrate on the promises of God and the requirement for us to remain faithful through everything if we want to receive the reward.

God always gives a test before a great blessing. Among other things, the test proves that we will remain faithful whether we receive blessings in this world or not. Here we see the best of disciples having trouble with their test which came before Pentecost

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C21-S5 (Verse 3) the results of their decision.

First Step: they acted on their decision immediately.

They went forth,
and entered into a ship immediately;.

Second Step: their plan failed.

and that night they caught nothing.

Here we see God preventing them from being encouraged to go against His will. When we find ourselves being unable to accomplish goals we need to get with God and see if we are having a test of faithfulness or if we are doing the wrong thing. Some things are not sin, but they also are not God's will for our life and will interfere with our accomplishing God's will for our life.

Please see the note for John 10:8 about the word enter. The New Testament definition for this word is: 'to leave one place and go into another place'.

Please see the note for John 6:17 about the word ship. The New Testament definition is: 'For the most part, in the Bible, these are now called fishing boats'.

Please see the note for Mark 1:42 about the word immediate. The New Testament definition for this word is: 'Instant; present; without the intervention of time or any other thing'.

Please see the note for John 11:10 about the word night. The New Testament definition for this word is: 'The part of the day when the sun does not shine. This word is often used symbolically for the absence of the influence from God'. Please also see the note for Matthew 25:6 about the word midnight.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge provides Bible references for this sentence as: 'and that. Lu 5:5; 1Co 3:7'.

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C21-S6 (Verse 4) Jesus came to restore them.

Equivalent Section: Jesus came to them.

But when the mourning was now come,
Jesus stood on the shore:.

Equivalent Section: the disciples didn't realize it.

but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus.

The note for this sentence, in the Lord Jesus Christ Study, explains how this sentence uses the name of Jesus twice but with different emphasis on what His role was. In the First Equivalent Section, we are told that the physical man named Jesus stood on the shore. In the Second Equivalent Section, we are told but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus. In the Second Equivalent Section the name of Jesus is used for 'God in human flesh'.

Our sentence starts with the word but, which means it is continuing the subject of the prior sentence while going in a different direction. Here we see professionals doing everything right and failing at their job.

As many preacher has pointed out, they fished all night and caught nothing. These were successful commercial fishermen who knew how to succeed in this job. However, God can override all of our knowledge at any time. Here we see God discouraging His children from going the wrong way. We also see that 'God in human flesh' was there to direct them back into the right way.

We find forms of the word mourning occurring 227 times in 214 verses of the Bible and, in the New Testament, in: Matthew 16:3; Matthew 20:1; Matthew 21:18; Matthew 27:1; Mark 1:35; Mark 11:20; Mark 13:35; Mark 15:1; Mark 16:2; Luke 21:38; Luke 24:1; John 8:2; John 21:4; Acts 5:21; Acts 28:23; Revelation 2:28; Revelation 22:16. Webster's 1828 defines this word as: 'The first part of the day, beginning at twelve o'clock at night and extending to twelve at noon. thus, we say, a star rises at one o'clock in the mourning. In a more limited sense, mourning is the time beginning an hour or two before sunrise, or at break of day, and extending to the hour of breakfast and of beginning the labors of the day. Among men of business in large cities, the mourning extends to the hour of dining. 2. the first or early part. In the mourning of life, devote yourself to the service of the Most High. mourn'ING, a. Pertaining to the first part or early part of the day; being in the early part of the day; as mourning dew; mourning light; mourning service. She looks as clear As mourning roses newly washed with dew'.

Thompson Chain Topics provides references for the word mourning as: 'mourning Devotions: Ge 22:3 Of Jacob: Ge 28:16-17,18; Ex 24:4 Of Samuel's Parents: 1Sa 1:19 Of Hezekiah: 2Ch 29:20 Of Job: Job 1:5 Of David: Ps 57:8; 119:147 Of Jesus: Mr 1:35 mourning Glories, Seven: (of John): (Chapter 14): Future Home: Joh 14:2 Reunion: Joh 14:3 Achievements: Joh 14:12 Resources: Joh 14:13 Companionship: Joh 14:16 Legacy: Joh 14:27 Joy: Joh 14:28 mourning Star: Nu 24:17; 2Pe 1:19; Re 2:28; 22:16'.

Torrey's Topical Textbook provides references for the word mourning as: 'The second part of the day at the creation: Ge 1:5,8,13,19,23,31. The first part of the natural day: Mr 16:2. Ordained by God: Job 38:12. Began with first dawn: Jos 6:15; Ps 119:147. Continued until noon: 1Ki 18:26; Ne 8:3. First dawning of, called the eyelids of the mourning: Job 3:9; 41:18. The outgoings of, made to rejoice: Ps 65:8. The JEWS: Generally rose early in: Ge 28:18; Jg 6:28. Eat but little in: Ec 10:16. Went to the temple in: Lu 21:38; Joh 8:2. Offered a part of the daily sacrifice in: Ex 29:38-39. Devoted a part of, to prayer and praise: Ps 5:3; 59:16; 88:13. Gathered the manna in: Ex 16:21. Began their journeys in: Ge 22:3. Held courts of justice in: Jer 21:12; Mt 27:1. Contracted covenants in: Ge 26:31. Transacted business in: Ec 11:6; Mt 20:1. Was frequently cloudless: 2Sa 23:4. A red sky in, a sign of bad weather: Mt 16:3. Ushered in by the mourning star: Job 38:7. ILLUSTRATIVE: of the resurrection day: Ps 49:14. (Breaking forth,) of the glory of the church: Song 6:10; Isa 58:8. (Star of,) of the glory of Christ: Re 22:16. (Star of,) of reward of saints: Re 2:28. (Clouds in,) of the short lived profession of hypocrites: Ho 6:4. (Wings of,) of rapid movements: Ps 139:9. (Spread upon the mountains,) of heavy calamities: Joe 2:2'.

The word stood is the past-tense form of the word stand. Please see the notes for Romans C14S5 and 1Corinthians C15S1 about the word stand. The New Testament definition is: 'to be upon the feet, as an animal; not to sit, kneel or lie'. Please also see the note for Galatians C5S1 about the phrase stand fast. The th, in the word standeth, means: 'to keep on keeping on standing'.

We find forms of the word shore in: Genesis 22:17; Exodus 14:30; Joshua 11:4; Joshua 15:2; Judges 5:17; 1Samuel 13:5; 1Kings 4:29; 1Kings 9:26; Jeremiah 47:7; Matthew 13:2; Matthew 13:48; Mark 6:53; John 21:4; Acts 21:5; Acts 27:39; Acts 27:40; Hebrews 11:12. Webster's 1828 defines this word as: 'SHORE, n. the coast or land adjacent to the sea, or to a large lake or river. this word is applied primarily to land contiguous to water; but it extends to the ground near the border of the sea or of a lake, which is covered with water. We also use the word to express the land near the border of the sea or of a great lake, to an indefinite extent; as when we say, a town stands on the shore. We do not apply the word to land contiguous to a small stream. this we call a bank.
SHORE, n. the popular but corrupt pronunciation of sewer; a pronunciation that should be carefully avoided.
SHORE, n. A prop; a butress; something that supports a building or other thing.
SHORE, v.t. 1. to prop; to support by a post or butress; usually with sup; as, to shore up a building'. The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia defines this word as: 'shor: (1) choph, always of the Mediterranean, variously translated "haven," "beach," "shore," "sea-shore," "coast," "sea coast" (Ge 49:13; De 1:7; Jos 9:1; Jg 5:17; Jer 47:7; Eze 25:16). (2) saphah, literally, "lip"; compare Arabic shafat, "lip"; of the sand upon the seashore, a figure of multitude (Ge 22:17; Ex 14:30; Jos 11:4; Jg 7:12; 1Sa 13:5; 1Ki 4:29); the shore of the Red Sea or Gulf of `Aqabah by Ezion-geber (1Ki 9:26; 2Ch 8:17); the brink of the River Nile (Ge 41:3,17); the edge (The King James Version "brink") of the valley of Arnon (De 2:36). (3) qatseh, literally, "end," "extremity," the uttermost part (The King James Version "shore") of the Salt Sea (Jos 15:2); qetsh ha-'arets, "The end of the earth" (Ps 46:9); compare Arabic 'aqaci-l-'ard, "The uttermost parts of the earth." (4) cheilos, literally, "lip," "as the sand which is by the seashore" (Heb 11:12). (5) aigialos, the beach (The King James Version "shore") of the Sea of Galilee (Mt 13:2,48; Joh 21:4); of the Mediterranean (Ac 21:5; 27:39-40). (6) asson parelegonto ten Kreten, doubtful reading, "sailed along Crete, close in shore" (The King James Version "sailed along by Crete") (Ac 27:13)'.

Please also see the note note for know in 1John about the word know. The New Testament definition is: 'A clear and certain perception of that which exists, or of truth and fact; and the perception of the connection and agreement, or disagreement between various truths and acts. Within the Biblical usage is the knowledge that comes only from personal intimate experience'. The th, in the word knoweth, makes it a 'life-style knowing'. Please see the note for Philippians 1:9-11 about the word knowledge. Please see the note for Matthew 1:25 about the word knew. The New Testament definition, for this word, is: 'Past tense form of know. Also used for intimate knowledge as Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived'. The New Testament definition, for the word knewest is: 'A life-style past tense form of know'. Please see the note for Galatians 1:22 about the word unknown. The New Testament definition, for this word, is: 'not known'. Please see the note for Romans C6S5 about the phrase Know ye not. The New Testament definition, for this phrase, is asking the question: 'How could you not know something that is so obvious?'. Please see the note for Romans C11S4 about the word foreknow. Please see the note for 1Corinthians C16S17 about the word acknowledge. True Biblical knowledge includes the most intimate and personal type of knowledge which comes from personal experience.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge provides Bible references for this sentence as: 'but. Joh 20:14; Mr 16:12; Lu 24:15-16,31 General references. exp: Lu 24:16'.

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C21-S7 (Verse 5) Jesus got their attention.

Then Jesus saith unto them,
Children,
have ye any meat?.

Our sentence starts with the word then which means 'after they had toiled all night and caught nothing'.

Here we see Jesus call them children, which is a term of endearment. While they were grown men, they were also children of God. In addition, their actions showed that they were acting like spiritual children.

His question of: have ye any meat? might have been a reasonable question of someone going to where fishermen came in and looking for fresh catch. However, as our further sentences in this account show, that was not the case. Jesus knew that they had caught nothing. Therefore, this question was designed to make them realize the futility of God's children trying to go against God's plan for their life.

Please see the note for 2Corinthians 3:7-8 about the phrase children of Israel. The New Testament definition is: 'The Jews from a spiritual perspective'. This is opposed to the phrase children of Jacob, which means: 'The Jews from a physical perspective'. Please also see the note for Galatians C3S9 about the phrase children of Abraham. The New Testament definition is: 'The Jews claimed to be children of Abraham but Jesus said that the true children of Abraham would have his faith'. Please also see the note for Mark 2:19 about the phrase children of the bridechamber. Please also see the note for Colossians 3:8 about the phrase children of disobedience. The New Testament definition is: 'Saved people who live a life of disobedience to God'. Please also see the note for Romans 8:16 about the phrase children of God. The New Testament definition is: 'The truly saved'. Please also see the note for Colossians 3:8 about the phrase children of wrath. Please also see the note for Galatians 4:19-20 about the phrase my little children. Please also see the note for Galatians C4-S1 about the word child.

Please see the notes for 1Corinthians 6:13; Hebrews 13:8-LJC and Hebrews 13:9 about the word meat. The New Testament definition is: 'Food in general; anything eaten for nourishment, either by man or beast. This includes fruits and vegetables'.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge provides Bible references for this sentence as: 'Children. or, Sirs. 1Jo 2:13,18 (Gr) exp: Mr 10:24. have. Ps 37:3; Lu 24:41-43; Php 4:11-13,19; Heb 13:5'.

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C21-S8 (Verse 5) they bluntly answered His question.

They answered him,
No.

Here we see a very short answer. They probably were discussed with their results and with themselves.

Please see the note for 2Corinthians 5:1 about the word house. Please also see the note for 2Corinthians 5:1 about the word house. The New Testament definition, for this word, is: 'In a general sense, a building or shed intended or used as the habitation of man, but also used, symbolically, for the descendants of a person'. Please also see the note for Luke 1:26-27 about the phrase house of David. The New Testament definition, the house of David, is: 'the descendants of king David, one of whom was promised to be God's Christ'. Please also see the note for Luke 1:32-33 about the phrase house of Jacob. The New Testament definition, for the house of Jacob, is: 'all Jews from a physical perspective'. Please also see the note for Matthew 10:6 about the phrase house of Israel. The New Testament definition, for the house of Israel, is: 'all Jews from a spiritual perspective'. Please also see the note for 1Peter 4:17 about the phrase house of God. The New Testament definition, for the house of God is: 'heaven, the temple, a church and the bodies of saved people'. Please see the note for Matthew 10:25 about the word Household. The New Testament definition, for this word, is: 'Those who dwell in a house under one head, including the wife and children, and embracing servants'. Please see the note for Matthew 10:25 about the word Householder. The New Testament definition, for this word, is: 'The master or chief of a family; one who keeps house with his family'. Please see the note for Mark 5:19 about the word home. The New Testament definition, for the word home, is: 'One's own habitation; as in the phrases, go home, come home, bring home, carry home'.

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C21-S9 (Verse 6) Jesus gave them instructions.

And he said unto them,
Cast the net on the right side of the ship,
and ye shall find.

Some people have made a point about the word right also being used for the meaning of 'correct'. I personally doubt if they were fishing on the 'wrong side of the ship'. What they did wrong was try to return to the way of the world. However, the use of the word right, in this instance, does point us to this error which they made.

Our sentence starts with the word and, which means that it is added to their answer of No. Now that they were following the command of Jesus they received results. It should be obvious to anyone who is thinking that God controlled where these fish swam. This is especially true since, according to fishermen, fish go into the deep, which is cooler, when the day comes and these disciples were now in the shallow water by the shore. Thus, what we have in this account is a miracle.

Please notice that Jesus said: ye shall find. He did not say 'might'. Nor did He indicate that anyone would find but he used the personal pronoun of ye. When God provides for His children He does it for them personally. God can provide even in a famine as we see within accounts of the Bible. Therefore, this is an expression of personal love by Jesus.

Please see the note for Luke 1:29 about the word cast. The New Testament definition for this word is: 'In general "to throw," with various degrees of violence; usually, with force, but not so necessarily, as e.g. in cast a net," cast lots."'. Please also see the note for Romans C11S19 about the phrase cast away. Please also see the note for 2Corinthians 4:8-10 about the phrase cast down. Please also see the note for Mark 9:28 about the phrase cast out. Please also see the note for Romans 11:1 about the phrase God will not cast away his people.

Please see the note for John 6:17 about the word ship. The New Testament definition is: 'For the most part, in the Bible, these are now called fishing boats'.

Please see the note for John 1:41 about the word find. The New Testament definition is: 'Literally, to come to; to meet; hence, to discover by the eye; to gain first sight or knowledge of something lost; to recover either by searching for it or by accident'. The important part of this definition is the ongoing effort which is required until the desired object is found. The Bible does not use this word for 'stumbling upon something'. The word found is the past-tense form of the word find.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge provides Bible references for this sentence as: 'Cast. Mt 7:27; Lu 5:4-7'.

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C21-S10 (Verse 6) they did as instructed.

They cast therefore,
and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes.

As already explained, God was controlling where the fish swam and the results which they received. When they were acting on their own desires, they caught nothing. When they acted in obedience to Jesus they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes. Our next sentence starts with the word Therefore and tells us the results of this demonstration of power which could only come from God.

Please see the note for Romans intro about the word therefore. The New Testament definition is: 'what follows the therefore is a future result that is based upon what came before the therefore and result is only seen there'.

Please see the note for Matthew 15:7-8 about the words draw / drawn. The New Testament definition for this word is: 'to pull'. That note has the definitions from Webster's 1828 , which like mose man written dictionaries, are actually many applications. When the th is added to the word (draweth), 'it is a life-stype action'. The word drawn is the past-tense form of the word draw. Please also see the note for Matthew 15:7-8 about the word drew is: 'another past-tense form of the word draw'. Please also see the note for Galatians C2-S7 about the word withdrew. The New Testament definition for this word is: 'v.t. with and draw. 1. to take back; to take from. It is impossible that God should withdraw his presence from anything. We say, to withdraw capital from a bank or stock in trade, to withdraw aid or assistance. 2. to recall; to cause to retire or leave; to call back or away. France has withdrawn her troops from Spain.
WITHDRAW, v.i. to retire; to retreat; to quit a company or place. We withdrew from the company at ten oclock. She from her husband soft withdrew'.

Please see the note for John 6:2 about the word multitude. The New Testament definition is: 'The state of being many; a great number'.

Please also see the note for John 21:3 about the word fisher. The New Testament definition, of the word fisher is: 'One who uses certain methods to physically catch fish (Lu 5:2) or to spiritually catch men men for God (Mt 4:19; Mr 1:17)'. lease see the note for John 21:3 about the word fish. The New Testament definition for this word is: 'The Hebrews recognized fish as one of the great divisions of the animal kingdom, and as such gave them a place in the account of the creation: Ge 1:21,28. What is currently called seafood was not acknowledged as a type of fish'.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge provides Bible references for this sentence as: 'They cast. Joh 2:5; Ps 8:8; Heb 2:6-9 the multitude. Ac 2:41; 4:4'.

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C21-S11 (Verse 7) John realized who spoke to them.

Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter,
It is the Lord.

Our sentence starts with the word Therefore and tells us the result of the prior sentence where the account finished telling us about a demonstration of the power of God. With this demonstration, John (that disciple whom Jesus loved) realized that the man on the shore was Jesus acting in His role of 'God in human flesh'.

Please see the notes for Romans 8:39-LJC; Galatians C5-S14; Philippians 1:9-11; love in 1John and 2John 1:3-LJC about the word love. In particular, the note for 2John 1:3-LJC has links to every place where John writes about the word love. Please also see the note for Revelation 8:35-LJC for a table which divides the various roles of God and gives Bible references for how God loves us through each of His roles. Please also see the note for 1John C3S26 about the phrase love one another. Please see the note for 1John C4S13 about the phrase perfect love. Please see the notes for Romans C9S23 and Colossians C3S8 about the word beloved. Please also see the note for Matthew 17:5 for links to every place where the phrase beloved Son is applied to Jesus. The true Biblical doctrine of this word is very complex since it is a character trait of God. That said, a simple New Testament definition is: 'Doing what brings the greatest ultimate good to another being without any consideration of cost to self and not consideration of any response by the other and a willingness to even bring short-term pain if that is what is required in order to bring the ultimate long-tern good'.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge provides Bible references for this sentence as: 'that disciple. Joh 21:20,24; 13:23; 19:26; 20:2 It is. Joh 20:20,28; Ps 118:23; Mr 11:3; Lu 2:11; Ac 2:36; 10:36; 1Co 15:47; Jas 2:1'.

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C21-S12 (Verse 7) the included section of this sentence is separated below.

Peter reacted to the announcement.

Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord,
he girt his fisher's coat unto him,
(See Below),
and did cast himself into the sea.

Why he reacted like he did.

(for he was naked).

Please read the note from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, below, about the word naked. Using the true Biblical definition, most people on beaches are naked.

What we see here is that Peter was stripped down to working clothes. He put on the most formal clothes that he had before going to see The Lord. Many people would benefit from following his example before they went to church.

As mentioned in the note for this verse within the Lord Jesus Christ Study, you can tell a lot about people by how they present themselves when they expect to receive a rebuke. Peter presented himself in the best manner that he could.

Peter had denied Jesus three times after boasting about how he never would do that. Since we read that Jesus deals with that denial later in this chapter, it is obvious that He has not done so at this point. In addition, back in Matthew 4:19 and Mark 1:17; we were told that Jesus saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. He had called them from fishing for fish and Peter led the other disciples into returning to fishing for fish. Therefore, Peter had several reasons to expect to receive a rebuke. However, he has enough character to face it and not hide.

Please see the note for 2Peter 1:1 about the name of Simon. While the Bible applies this name to at least 8 men, our sentence makes it clear that this sentence is talking about Simon Peter.

Please see the note for Galatians C3-S7 about the word hear. The New Testament definition, for this word, is: 'Perceiving by the ear. This word is often used symbolically for hearing the spiritual message of the word of God and obeying that message'. The New Testament definition, for the word heard is: 'The past-tense form of hear'. Please pay attention to the word 'obey' within this definition. That is what most people refuse to do when the Bible says that they do not hear. Please also see the note for James 2:5 about the word hearken. The New Testament definition, for this word, is: 'To listen closely'. Please also see the note for Mark 4:9 about the phrase He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. Please also see the note for Matthew 13:17 about the phrase have not heard. Please also see the note for Mark 4:9 about the phrase ears to hear. Please also see the note for Romans 2:13 about the word hearer. The New Testament definition, for the word hearer is: 'One who attends to what is orally delivered by another'.

Please also see the note for John 21:3 about the word fisher. Easton's Bible Dictionary defines this word as: 'Besides its literal sense (Lu 5:2), this word is also applied by our Lord to his disciples in a figurative sense (Mt 4:19; Mr 1:17)'. Please also see the note for John 21:11 about the word fish. The New Testament definition for this word is: 'The Hebrews recognized fish as one of the great divisions of the animal kingdom, and as such gave them a place in the account of the creation: Ge 1:21,28. What is currently called seafood was not acknowledged as a type of fish'.

Please see the note for Luke 3:11 about the word coat. the New Testament definition for this word is: 'The outermost clothing worn by a person'.

Please see the note for Romans C8S37 about the word nakedness. The New Testament definition for this word is: 'less than fully clothed from neck to knees'.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge provides Bible references for this sentence as: 'when. Song 8:7; Mt 14:28-29; Lu 7:47; 2Co 5:14 fisher's coat. Or, upper coat, great coat, or, surtout, ependutes G1903, from epi G1909, upon, and enduo G1746, I clothe. naked. that is, he was only in his vest, or under garment; for gumnos G1131, naked, like the Hebrew arom, is frequently applied to one who has merely laid aside his outer garment. See 1Sa 19:24; 2Sa 6:20, on which see the note. to which may be added what we read in the LXX, Job 22:6, "Thou has taken away the covering of the naked," amphiazo, the plaid, or blanket, in which they wrapped themselves, and besides they had no other. in this sense Virgil says, Nudus ara, sere nudus, "plough naked, and sow naked," i.e., strip off your upper garments. exp: Isa 20:2. General references. exp: Joh 20:6'.

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C21-S13 (Verse 8) the others also came to the shore.

Parts of sentence below are steps.

First Step: The others followed Peter to the shore.

And the other disciples came in a little ship;.

Second Step: how they came.

(See Below),
dragging the net with fishes.

Below is the part of the sentence from the parenthesis.

Why they dragged the fish to shore.

(for they were not far from land,
but as it were two hundred cubits).

Our sentence says that this was a little ship. Any single ship which was large enough for eight men to all work on while fishing would probably be too large to drag up to shore without a pier going into deeper water. It is possible that this was a boat carried on a larger ship and used to get closer to shore that the big ship could get. However, since there were at least eight of them, it is possible that more than one ship was used for the fishing and they used the smallest of them to drag the fish to shore.

Please see the note for John 6:17 about the word ship. The New Testament definition is: 'For the most part, in the Bible, these are now called fishing boats'.

Please see the note for John 21:6 about the word net. The New Testament definition for this word is: 'An instrument for catching men or fish or fowls or wild beasts'.

Please see the note for John 21:11 about the word fish. The New Testament definition for this word is: 'The Hebrews recognized fish as one of the great divisions of the animal kingdom, and as such gave them a place in the account of the creation: Ge 1:21,28. What is currently called seafood was not acknowledged as a type of fish'. Please also see the note for John 21:3 about the word fisher.

Please see the note for Mark 10:30 about the word land. The New Testament definition, for this word, is: 'Any portion of the solid, surface part of the globe, whether a kingdom or country, or a particular region'. Please also see the note for Acts 27:16 about the word island.

Please see the note for Luke 12:25 about the word cubit. Easton's Bible Dictionary defines this word as: 'A word derived from the Latin cubitus, the lower arm. It is difficult to determine the exact length of This measure, from the uncertainty whether it included the entire length from the elbow to the tip of the longest finger, or only from the elbow to the root of the hand at the wrist. Please see the note for John 6:7 for various Biblical measurements'.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge provides Bible references for this sentence as: 'cubits. De 3:11'.

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C21-S14 (Verse 9) they saw what Jesus had prepared for them.

As soon then as they were come to land,
they saw a fire of coals there,
and fish laid thereon,
and bread.

Here we see a meal already prepared. Since it was still on the fire, it was not cold and was not burned up. Also, since in a couple of sentences Jesus saith unto them, come and dine, the meal was ready to eat. This means that Jesus knew the exact time that they would arrive.

Since Jesus met them on the shore, and not in the upper room, He obviously wanted this meeting to be private and only with the disciples who had gone fishing. In the last chapter Jesus corrected thomas before the entire church because he had sinned before all. Thus, we see that how we do correction is dependent upon how the wrong was done.

Here we see Jesus feed them with bread and fishes. This had to remind them of the time that He fed 5,000 with five loaves, and two fishes (Matthew 14:15-21; Mark 6:32-44; Luke 9:10-17 and John 6:1-14). It probably also reminded them of the 'Last Supper'. Either way, they would have considered the symbolic meaning and should have that He was proving that He could provide for them. hey did not have to go back to the way of the world for their needs. However, they did need to have true faith in God and wait until God decided that it was time for whatever came next.

Please see the note for James 3:6 about the word fire. The New Testament definition is: 'The primary sense is, to rage, to act with violent excitement. It is also An extremely painful type of injury that is used by God to cleanse and purify. This word is often used symbolically for different purposes which all result in something being consumed'. Please also see the note for Revelation 20:9 about the phrase fire from Heaven. Please also see the note for Revelation 19:20 about the phrase lake of fire. Please also see the note for Romans C12S18 about the phrase coals of fire.

Please see the note for Romans C12S18 about the word phrase coal and the phrase coals of fire. As shown in that note, this phrase is used for spiritual applications including burning away what is undesirable. The New Testament definition for this word is: 'Used to start a fire. Also indicates a fire that has burned low and generates heat but little flame'.

Please see the note for John 21:3 about the word fish. The New Testament definition for this word is: 'The Hebrews recognized fish as one of the great divisions of the animal kingdom, and as such gave them a place in the account of the creation: Ge 1:21,28. What is currently called seafood was not acknowledged as a type of fish'. Please also see the note for John 21:3 about the word fisher.

Please see the note for 2Corinthians 9:8-11 about the word bread. The New Testament definition is: 'A mass of dough, made by moistening and kneading the flour or meal of some species of grain, and baked in an oven, or pan'. Please also see the note for John 6:48 about the usage within this Gospel and, especially, the symbolic meaning.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge provides Bible references for this sentence as: 'they saw. 1Ki 19:5-6; Mt 4:11; Mr 8:3; Lu 12:29-31'.

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C21-S15 (Verse 10) Jesus gave them further instructions.

Jesus saith unto them,
Bring of the fish which ye have now caught.

Here we see Jesus command them to add in what was provided through them. This can be used for many applications but the main application is that God wants His people to participate in the provision for His work. We also see that God recognizes the work that we let Him do through us. Remember, what they tried to do in their own effort resulted in nothing. Likewise, God will not recognize anything which we do in our own efforts.

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C21-S16 (Verse 11) the reaction to a further command from Jesus.

Equivalent Section: Peter got busy with the latest command.

Simon Peter went up,
and drew the net to land full of great fishes,
and hundred and fifty and three:.

Equivalent Section: Jesus kept the net whole

and for all there were so many,
yet was not the net broken.

While many people might dismiss this action as less than a miracle, the wording conveys that this failure of the net to break was extraordinary. Please see the Sequence of the Resurrection of Jesus and the Appearances of Jesus Christ After the Resurrection found in the Gospel Time Sequence Study, and the Prophecies and Prophecies Fulfilled Sections in the Significant Gospel Events Study, and the Table of Miracles in the Gospels to find links to where the other Gospels report similar events to what is found in this chapter.

Here we see Peter being busy and trying to turn attention to His leaving the ministry to return to his job in the world and taking others with him out of the ministry.

Please see the note for 2Peter 1:1 about the name of Simon. While the Bible applies this name to at least 8 men, our sentence makes it clear that this sentence is talking about Simon Peter.

We find forms of the word net occurring 52 times in 50 verses of the Bible and, in the New Testament, in: Matthew 4:18; Matthew 4:20; Matthew 4:21; Matthew 13:47; Mark 1:16; Mark 1:18; Mark 1:19; Luke 5:2; Luke 5:4; Luke 5:5; Luke 5:6; John 21:6; John 21:8; John 21:11. Fausset's Bible Dictionary defines this word as: 'Diktuon (from dikoo "to throw"); let down, cast, and drawn to shore (Lu 5:2-6; Joh 21:6-11; Mt 4:18-22).
2. Amfibleestron, "a cast net," from amfiballoo cast about," cast hither and there" (Mt 4:18; Mr 1:16). the Egyptians make it a tent over their sleeping place to ward off insects (Herodotus ii. 95).
3. Sageene, from sattoo "to load" (Mt 13:47), "a net... cast into the sea... gathered (together) of every kind," a sweepnet or dragnet (Hab 1:14 michmereth), or drawnet "seine," that takes in the compass of a small bay. In Pr 1:17 explain" surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird," because the bird sees the net and is on its guard; so youths warned by God's word raise their souls heavenward, on the wings of the fear, faith, and love of God, as the bird flies upward; and therefore escape the net which the tempters fancy they are going to entrap the "innocent" in, but in which really "their own blood and their own lives" are taken (Pr 1:11,18). (See BIRD.) the tempters think that their intended victims are "innocent in vain" (so translated for "without cause"), i.e. that their innocence will not save them; but it is themselves who "spread the net in vain" (Ps 7:15-16; 9:15; Re 16:6). A net is also the image of God's vengeance, which surprises in a moment and inextricably the sinner, when he least expects (La 1:13; Eze 12:13; Ho 7:12). In 1Ki 7:17 netted checker work about a pillar's capital'. The New Testament definition for this word is: 'An instrument for catching men or fish or fowls or wild beasts'.

Nave's Topical Bible provides references for the word net as: 'Of checker work: 1Ki 7:17. Hidden in a pit: Ps 35:7-8. Set for birds: Pr 1:17. Wild animals: Isa 51:20. Fish caught in: Mt 4:18-21; 13:47; Lu 5:4; Joh 21:6-11. FIGURATIVE: Job 18:8; 19:6; Ps 9:15; 10:9; 25:15; 31:4; 35:7-8; 57:6; 66:11; 140:5; 141:10; Pr 12:12; 29:5; Ec 7:26; 9:12; Isa 19:8; Eze 26:5,14; 47:10; Ho 7:12'.

Thompson Chain Topics provides references for the word net as: 'For Fish: Eze 26:5; Mt 4:18; Lu 5:2; Joh 21:6. A Snare for Men: Ps 57:6; Pr 1:17; 29:5; Mic 7:2 '.

Please see the note for 4:18 about the word full. The New Testament definition is: 'Replete; having within its limits all that it can contain'. Please see the note for Romans 1:29 about the word fill. The New Testament definition for this word is: 'Properly, to press; to crowd; to stuff. Hence, to put or pour in, till the thing will hold no more'.

Please see the note for Luke 12:39 about the word broken. Webster's 1828 defines this word as: 'Past-tense for Break / Brake. Parted by violence'. Please also see the note for Romans C11S21 about the phrase broken off.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge provides Bible references for this sentence as: 'and for. Lu 5:6-8; Ac 2:41'.

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C21-S17 (Verse 12) Jesus invites them to partake of His provision.

Jesus saith unto them,
Come and dine.

This sentence is the basis of a song and many messages. The interpretation is simple and there are many applications, which I will leave to preachers.

We find forms of the word dine in: Genesis 43:16; Luke 11:37; John 21:12; John 21:15. Webster's 1828 defines this word as: 'DINE, v.i. L., to cease. Gr., to feast. to eat the chief meal of the day. this meal seems originally to have been taken about the middle of the day, at least in northern climates, as it still is by laboring people. Among people in the higher walks of life, and in commercial towns, the time of dining is from tow to five or six oclock in the afternoon.
DINE, v.t. to give a dinner to; to furnish with the principal meal; to feed; as, the landlord dined a hundred men'. Please see the next note about the word dinner.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge provides Bible references for this sentence as: 'Come. Ac 10:41 dine. the word ariston G712, like prandere was used for any meat taken before the coena, or supper'.

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C21-S18 (Verse 12) the disciples were afraid to ask any questions.

And none of the disciples durst ask him,
Who art thou?.

Our sentence starts with the word and, which adds it to the prior sentence. Our next sentence starts with the word knowing and explains why the disciples acted like they do in this sentence. The verse format puts all three sentences into a single verse and the note for this verse, in the Lord Jesus Christ Study, explains the doctrine. The link in the prior sentence and the link in the next sentence allow access to that note. As explained in that note, they knew that the man on the shore was The Lord ('God in human flesh'). They also knew that they weren't supposed to return to their former life in the world. Therefore, they obeyed, kept their head down and their mouths shut.

Please see the note for Romans C15S15 about the word durst. The New Testament definition for this word is: 'dared'.

Please see the note for Matthew 7:7 about the word ask. The New Testament definition for this word is: 'To inquire, to seek for counsel, to request'.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge provides Bible references for this sentence as: 'durst. Joh 4:27; 16:19; Ge 32:29-30; Mr 9:32; Lu 9:45'.

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C21-S19 (Verse 12) Why they were careful.
knowing that it was the Lord.

Our sentence starts with the word Knowing and explains why the disciples acted like is reported in the prior sentence. The note for this verse, in the Lord Jesus Christ Study, explains the doctrine involved here.

Please see the note note for know in 1John about the word know. The New Testament definition is: 'A clear and certain perception of that which exists, or of truth and fact; and the perception of the connection and agreement, or disagreement between various truths and acts. Within the Biblical usage is the knowledge that comes only from personal intimate experience'. The th, in the word knoweth, makes it a 'life-style knowing'. Please also see the note for Philippians 1:9-11 about the word knowledge. Please see the note for Matthew 1:25 about the word knew. The New Testament definition, for this word, is: 'Past tense form of know. Also used for intimate knowledge as Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived'. The New Testament definition, for the word knewest is: 'A life-style past tense form of know'. Please see the note for Galatians 1:22 about the word unknown. The New Testament definition, for this word, is: 'not known'. Please see the note for Romans C6S5 about the phrase Know ye not. The New Testament definition, for this phrase, is asking the question: 'How could you not know something that is so obvious?'. Please see the note for Romans C11S4 about the word foreknow. Please see the note for 1Corinthians C16S17 about the word acknowledge. True Biblical knowledge includes the most intimate and personal type of knowledge which comes from personal experience.

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C21-S20 (Verse 13) Jesus reminded them of His feeding the 5,000 and of the 'Last Supper'.

Jesus then cometh,
and taketh bread,
and giveth them,
and fish likewise.

As already explained in prior notes of this account, Jesus s feeding them to remind them of the thousands that He fed before. He is symbolically reminding them of His commitment to provide for them if they serve Him.

Please see the note for 2Corinthians 5:5 about the word give. The New Testament definition is: 'ppr. Bestowing; confering; imparting; granting; delivering. GIV'ING, n. the act of confering'. Please see the note for 2Corinthians 9:8-11 about the words gave and given. The New Testament definition for the words gave and given are: 'the past-tense form of the word give'. Please see the note for 2Corinthians 9:7 about the word giving. The New Testament definition of giving is: 'the ongoing form of the word give'. Please see the note for 2Corinthians 9:7 about the word giveth. The New Testament definition of giveth is: 'a life-style of giving'. Please see the note for 2Corinthians 9:7 about the word giver. The New Testament definition of the word giver is: 'the person who gives'. Please also see the note for 1Corinthians C14S19 about the phrase giving of thanks.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge provides Bible references for this sentence as: 'General references. Lu 24:42-43; Ac 10:41'.

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C21-S21 (Verse 14) the place in the sequences of the appearances of the resurrected Lord Jesus.

This is now the third time that Jesus shewed himself to his disciples,
after that he was risen from the dead.

For those who follow numerology, the number three represents God. The phrase to his disciples identifies several disciples in a group and basically is limited to several disciples who later became apostles. Therefore, this phrase excludes appearances to individuals or people who did not become apostles such as the women that went to the sepulchre.

Please use This link to see other the Appearances of Jesus Christ After the Resurrection.

Please see the note for 1Corinthians C15S32 about the word raise. The New Testament definition is: 'Bringing dead people back to life as opposed to a belief in reincarnation which says that the same spirit is given a new physical body in this physical reality. This is one of the cardinal facts and doctrines of the Gospel. If Christ be not risen, our faith is vain (1Co 15:14). In addition, there are times when this word is used for something being lifted higher physically, but even then the Bible reference often has a symbolic spiritual meaning in addition to the physical meaning'. Please also see the Prophecies and Prophecy Fulfilled Sections for Bible references to resurrection. Please also see the note for 1Peter C1S2 about the word resurrection. Please also see the note for Romans C8S11 about the phrases resurrection of Christ and resurrection of Jesus. Please also see the note for Colossians 2S7 about the word rise. Please also see the note for John 20:2-LJC about the phrase risen Jesus is Lord. Please also see the note for John 6:39 for links to every place in the Gospel of John where we find forms of the word rise or of the word resurrection.

Please see the note for Romans C6S4 about the words dead / death / die the New Testament definition is: 'an ongoing process of corruption which starts at conception and continues until the body is completely destroyed. Physical death is used for the one-time point when the soul and spirit are forced to leave the corrupted body. Spiritual death is also used for the one-time point when the soul and spirit are forced to leave the presence of God. When the Bible uses death for these events, it assumes that the reader understands that the one-time-event is the pinnacle of an ongoing process. Within the Bible, death is to be understood to be an ongoing process, even while highlighting the ultimate point of victory for the process'. Please also see the notes for Sin in 1John; Romans C2S4; 1Corinthians 8:11-LJC and Galatians C3-S26 about the phrase sin unto death. Please also see the note for 1Corinthians C11S34 about the phrase sleep is physically dead but spiritually alive.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge provides Bible references for this sentence as: 'The third time. Or, as some read, the third day. On the day the Saviour rose he appeared five times; the second day was that day se'nnight; and this was the third day or this was his third appearance to any considerable number of his disciples together. though he had appeared to Mary, to the women, to the two disciples, to Cephas yet he had but twice appeared to a company of them together. Joh 20:19,26'.

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C21-S22 (Verse 15) Jesus questions Peter for the first time.

So when they had dined,
Jesus saith to Simon Peter,
Simon,
son of Jonas,
lovest thou me more than these?.

All of the notes for John 21:15 through John 21:18 should be read and considered as a unit because the context fits all of them together the note for John 21:15 is good sized and explains the doctrine of this incident. The note for John 21:18 has the explanation from Jesus for why He did what He did in the other sentences of this account. Peter's epistles of 1Peter and 2Peter are evidence that Peter obeyed the commands of these sentences.

Our sentence starts with the word So when they had dined. That means that the actions prior to this are concluded and now a new set of actions are going to start. Jesus. has met and fed the disciples. Now our account starts telling us about the after meal talk wherein Jesus. gets The disciples back into the ministry. Our prior sentence said: This is now the third time that Jesus shewed himself to his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead. Jesus is being patient and gentle but he is also being very clear that Peter and the others need to get the message and not forget it again.

Many people have offered different opinions about what Jesus meant by the word these when He asked Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? In my opinion, Jesus was using the fish to represent the past life of Peter because Peter used to be a commercial fisherman before Jesus called him (Matthew 4:19 and Mark 1:17). In addition, there is a valid argument that Jesus included the other disciples. In Luke 14:26 Jesus said If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple. People need to be willing to leave their home church in order to be missionaries. Peter was used to win the first Samaritan and the first Gentile when it went against the traditions and doctrine of his church. So, very definitely Peter had to love Jesus more than the other saved people in his home church.

Next, we see that Jesus calls Peter Simon. By calling Peter Simon, Jesus is reminding Peter that He changed Peter's name for a purpose. His original name was Simon. Jesus changed his name to be Peter ('little roc') because he was supposed to be a little copy of Jesus Christ, Who is the true Biblical Rock. (Please see the note of John 1:42-LJC about this truth.) By calling Peter Simon Jesus is acknowledging that Peter left the ministry and has returned to his former job in the world. Jesus is asking him if he really wants to do that, and lose all of the blessings that God is offering him for giving his life to the ministry. By asking this question, Jesus is making it clear that Peter can still be restored. However, by asking it three times Jesus is making Peter be sure of his decision and making it clear that if Peter returns to the world again there will not be another chance for restoration.

Next we see that Jesus didn't just calls Peter Simon, but called him Simon, son of Jonas. With this additional phrase, Jesus is also letting Peter know that His use of son of Jonas also has a special meaning. I do not believe that the physical father of Peter was named Jonas. Yes, it can be argued that Jonas was his father's name. However, in John 1:42; Jesus called him Simon the son of Jona, which is different than what is said in this chapter. In addition, Matthew 16:17 calls him Simon Barjona, which is interpreted as: 'Simon, the son of Jonah'. However, Jonah and Jonas are not really the same. In addition, the Biblical definition of a son is: 'one who accepts the character of the man who is identified as the father'. In this account, Peter was acting like the prophet Jonah. While the prophet is called Jonah, as well as being called Jonas, He is called Jonah, in the Old Testament while he is called Jonas, in the New Testament. In addition, there is no one called Jonah in the New Testament. And, even if it is argued that these changes in spelling are common between the Old Testament Hebrew and the New Testament Greek, Peter had to know the story of the prophet and the connection and application of the name. Therefore, it is my belief that Jesus deliberately used the phrase Simon, son of Jonas to let Peter know that he was acting like the prophet who ran away from the will of God and then had a pity party when God still used his life to accomplish the will of God. By adding the phrase son of Jonas, Jesus is expressing His displeasure with Peter acting that way. Jesus had forgiven Peter and never brought up his denial before this. Jesus would not have done so if Peter had not let his denial discourage him to the point of leaving the ministry and dragging others out with him. Even with Peter's actions, Jesus does not directly mention the denial but only deals with it indirectly by repeating His question three times.

After those actions, Peter was not to return to his old life. Thus, we have an applicable lesson to all saved of today.

There is another application of the name Jonas within the New Testament. Every place in the Gospels that we find the name of Jonas, it is used as a sign to the Jews of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jesus is using Jonas to symbolically represent Himself while he was in the grave. (Please see the note on John 2:19 for details on Jesus using Jonas as a sign.) In addition, John 2:22 tells us When therefore he was risen from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this [that Jonas was a sign of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus] unto them. Therefore, Peter remembered this truth, and probably remembered it by the time of this account. He also probably understood this secondary meaning of the name of Jonas. Therefore, Peter should also have understood that the phrase son of Jonas also was a reminder of his own personal salvation and that he was bought with a price (1Corinthians 6:20; 1Corinthians 7:23). Peter (like all saved) became a child salvation (a son of Jonas) when he accepted Jesus as his personal Lord.

in this account, we read that Jesus is now deliberately using the same question three times to very strongly link His command to the denial of Peter at the death of Jesus and to the time that Jesus became Jonas. Jesus had paid a very high price to make Peter a fiShe of men and Jesus is asking Peter how he could value the price that Jesus paid so low that Peter would return to the weak and beggarly elements (Galatians 4:4-9).

In addition, to the price that Jesus paid to make Peter a son of Jonas, Jesus had made him the leader. Peter was supposed to lead the church in personal spiritual growth. We see this with the command to Feed my sheep / lambs. In stead, Peter was leading God's people back into the world. Peter wrote both of his books specifically to feed the lambs and to point us back to Jesus especially in places like 1Peter 2:21-25 which refers back to Old Testament commands like Psalms 79:13.

In response to Jesus, we see Peter addressing Jesus as Lord. This shows us that Peter also understood that he was answering to 'God in human flesh'. Lord is used in this account to recognize that the Lord had given Peter a role to do and that the Lord was judging Peters actions in the flesh. In this account, Peter was going back to earning money. In Titus 1:7; Titus 1:11 and 1Peter 5:2; we are told not for filthy lucre. In 1Peter 5:2 we see that Peter got the message.

Going on, John specifically tells us that Jesus asked Peter this question three times. That is a indirect reminder to Peter of his denial three times. However, more than that, it also reminded Peter that Jesus had told him that he would deny the Lord three times (Matthew 26:34; Mark 14:30; Mark 14:72; Luke 22:34; Luke 22:61). However, Peter also should have remembered Jesus said Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren (Luke 22:31-32). Therefore, Peter should also have remembered the Lord's grace, mercy, forgiveness and compassion that was shown by His praying for Peter before Peter denied Him and while He knew that Peter would deny Him.

In our account, we are told that Peter recognized Him as Lord who had the right to give him a role in this world and who had to right to judge him for how well he did. However, the Son of God is identified as Jesus in this account to show His human nature and His understanding of the weakness of human flesh. Here, we have an example of Jesus being our High Priest, as He has been ever since He went back to heaven (Hebrews 2:9 - Hebrews 3:2). In addition, as Peter demonstrated following the time that is reported in this account, we can meet Jesus after failing and get back up and serve, just like Hebrews 4:9-16 tells us t.

Please see the note for 2Peter 1:1 about the name of Simon. While the Bible applies this name to at least 8 men, our sentence makes it clear that this sentence is talking about Simon Peter.

Please see the note for Luke 11:29 about Jonah. The New Testament definition for this word is: 'The prophet who ran away from the job God gave to him'.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge provides Bible references for this sentence as: 'son. Joh 21:16-17; 1:42 Jona. Mt 16:17 Bar-jona. lovest. Joh 8:42; 14:15-24; 16:27; Mt 10:37; 25:34-45; 1Co 16:21-22; 2Co 5:14-15; Ga 5:6; Eph 6:24; 1Pe 1:8; 1Jo 4:19; 5:1 more. Joh 21:7; Mt 26:33,35; Mr 14:29'.

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C21-S23 (Verse 15) Peter answers Jesus.

First Step: Peter acknowledged Who he was answering.

He saith unto him,
Yea,
Lord;.

Second Step: Peter gave his answer.

thou knowest that I love thee.

This sentence is part of the first, of three, questions and answers between Jesus and Peter. All three sets are almost identical. Our prior sentence told us that the 'literal physical man' named Jesus asked a question of Peter. Our current sentence has his answer and Peter uses the title of Lord in recognition that he was truly asked this question by 'God in human flesh'. Not only does the change in names used show us this truth, but Peter's answer also does. Only God, especially 'God in human flesh', could ask this question even though He personally (thou) knowest all things (John 21:17).

Please notice that Peter answered thou knowest that I love the but did not answer the question of more than these. (The meaning of that question was dealt with in the note above.) In our next sentence we see that Jesus did not deal with the failure of Peter's answer directly, but the repeat of these questions does deal with that failure indirectly.

Please notice that Peter uses the word knowest. He uses this word for 'full and complete knowledge at all levels'. Sometimes we can know something with a surface knowledge but miss a hidden meaning. Nothing is hid from out Lord and Peter was stating his recognition of this truth.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge provides Bible references for this sentence as: 'thou knowest. Joh 21:17; 2Sa 7:20; 2Ki 20:3; Heb 4:13; Re 2:23 General references. exp: Ge 31:40; Eze 34:15; 46:24; Mr 10:16; Joh 14:15; 20:6'.

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C21-S24 (Verse 15) Jesus instructs Peter.

He saith unto him,
Feed my lambs.

Here we see the command from our Lord which follows a proclamation of love for Him. Here we see Jesus use the word lambs to identify His saved people. The next two times He uses the word sheep. We see here that we start teaching (providing spiritual food) to the spiritual babes before we move up to the adults. Spiritual babes need simple doctrine which is easily digested and is found many places in the Bible with many different applications of the same basic doctrine. Therefore, the same basic doctrine can be thought using many different accounts within the Bible without getting boring while providing repetition so that the lesson, hopefully, will be retained.

We find forms of the word feed occurring 100 times in 95 verses of the Bible and, in the New Testament, in: Matthew 6:26; Matthew 8:30; Mark 5:11; Luke 8:32; Luke 12:24; Luke 15:15; Luke 17:7; John 21:15; John 21:16; John 21:17; Acts 20:28; Romans 12:20; 1Corinthians 9:7; 1Corinthians 13:3; 1Peter 5:2; Jude 1:12; Revelation 7:17; Revelation 12:6. Webster's 1828 defines this word as: 'To provide with nourishment. This word is often used for spiritual nourishment which comes from the Bible. 2. to supply with provisions. We have flour and meat enough to feed the army a month. 3. to supply; to furnish with anything of which there is constant consumption, waste or use. Springs, feed ponds, lakes and rivers; ponds and streams feed canals. Mills are fed from hoppers. 4. to graze; to cause to be cropped by feeding, as herbage by cattle If grain is too forward in autumn, feed it with sheep. 5. to nourish; to cherish; to supply with nutriment; as, to feed hope or expectation; to feed vanity. 6. to keep in hope or expectation; as, to feed one with hope. 7. to supply fuel; as, to feed a fire. 8. to delight; to supply with something desirable; to entertain; as, to feed the eye with the beauties of a landscape. 9. to give food or fodder for fattening; to fatten. the county of Hampshire, in Massachusetts, feeds a great number of cattle for slaughter. 10. to supply with food, and to lead, guard and protect; a scriptural sense. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd. Is. 40.
FEED, v.i. 1. to take food; to eat. 2. to subsist by eating; to prey. Some birds feed on seeds and berries, others on flesh. 3. to pasture; to graze; to place cattle to feed. Ex. 22. 4. to grow fat.
FEED, n. 1. Food; that which is eaten; pasture; fodder; applied to that which is eaten by beasts, not to the food of men. the hills of our country furnish the best feed for sheep. 2. Meal, or act of eating. Forsuch pleasure till that hour at feed or fountain never had I found'. The New Testament definition for this word is: 'to provide with nourishment. This word is often used for spiritual nourishment which comes from the Bible'. Please also see the note for John 4:45 about the word feast. Please also see the note for John 4:45 about the word feast.

Please see the verses in the New Testament. Summary on the name / role of lamb. The New Testament definition is: 'sacrifice used to cover / remove sin'. Please also see Revelation-LJC for other applications.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge provides Bible references for this sentence as: 'Feed. Ps 78:70-72; Jer 3:15; 23:4; Eze 34:2-10,23; Ac 20:28; 1Ti 4:15-16; Heb 13:20; 1Pe 2:25; 5:1-4 exp: 2Sa 7:7; Pr 10:21; Song 1:8; Zec 11:4; Joh 21:17; Re 7:17. lambs. Ge 33:13; Isa 40:11; Mt 18:10-11; Lu 22:32; Ro 14:1; 15:1; 1Co 3:1-3; 8:11; Eph 4:14; Heb 12:12-13; 1Pe 2:2 General references. exp: Ge 31:40; Eze 34:15; 46:24; Mr 10:16; Joh 14:15; 20:6'.

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C21-S25 (Verse 16) Jesus questions Peter for the second time.

He saith to him again the second time,
Simon,
son of Jonas,
lovest thou me?.

Here we see the start of the second round of question-and-answers. Please notice that Jesus left out the phrase more than these in this question and in the third question. Peter was not ready to answer that part at this time. However, Jesus knew that Peter would be ready to prove his answer after he matured more spiritually. Thus, we see that this phrase was included to make Peter aware of his personal need to mature more. As Peter says in his answers, Jesus personally knowest all things. Therefore, Jesus did not need the answer for His own knowledge but asked the question to make Peter aware of his own answer.

Jonas is the Greek form of the name Jonah. The New Testament definition for this word is: 'The prophet who ran away from the job God gave to him'. We find Jonah. only in 2Kings 14:25 and the book of Jonah. We find Jonas in: Matthew 12:39-40; Matthew 12:41; Matthew 16:4; Luke 11:29; Luke 11:30; Luke 11:32; John 21:15; John 21:16; John 21:17. Be careful about believing what dictionaries say about this name. They claim that this was the name of Peter's father, which is not true. Peter's father had a similar, but different, name. Jesus called Peter son of Jonas because Peter acted like Jonas during the trial of Jesus. Please see the notes in the Book Study on the Gospel of John for more details.

Please see the note for 2Peter 1:1 about the name of Simon. While the Bible applies this name to at least 8 men, our sentence makes it clear that this sentence is talking about Simon Peter.

Please see the note for Luke 11:29 about Jonah. The New Testament definition for this word is: 'The prophet who ran away from the job God gave to him'.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge provides Bible references for this sentence as: 'The second. Joh 18:17,25; Mt 26:72 exp: Jon 3:1. General references. exp: Ge 31:40; Eze 46:24; Mr 10:16; Joh 14:15; 20:6'.

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C21-S26 (Verse 16) Peter answers the second time.

First Step: Peter acknowledged Who he was answering.

He saith unto him,
Yea,
Lord;.

Second Step: Peter gave his answer.

thou knowest that I love thee.

Here we see Peter give the same answer as he gave the first time. I personally believe that Peter did not, yet, get what our Lord was driving at. I believe he figured it out after the third time and he thought about the whole incident.

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C21-S27 (Verse 16) Jesus instructs Peter.

He saith unto him,
Feed my sheep.

One preacher said that the Greek uses two different words which are translated into the word sheep in the English language. He also said that Jesus used one of those Greek words in this command and the other Greek word in the next command. Since the Bible tells us that God does use another tongue (Isaiah 28:11) to give us the applications found within the Bible, any person sing this reference for a message should look up the Greek words for the application.

In the English, we see the word sheep used twice for 'spiritually mature children of God'. Of course, the word feed is used for providing spiritual food from God's word. Peter not only taught the people in his local church but he also wrote two of the 'General Epistles' which went to people in many churches and even teach us tday. Therefore, even using the English language, we can see that Peter obeyed this commandment at two levels.

Please see the note for John 21:15 about the word feed. The New Testament definition for this word is: 'to provide with nuriment. This word is often used for spiritual norishment which comes from the Bible'. Please also see the note for John 4:45 about the word feast.

Please see the note for John 5:2 about the word sheep. The New Testament definition is: 'Identified a domesticated animal which is often used symbolically for: 'sacrifice', 'God's people', 'The Son of God' and probably more'. Please also see the note for 1Peter 2:25 about the word shepherd.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge provides Bible references for this sentence as: 'my sheep. Joh 10:11-16,26-27; Ps 95:7; 100:3; Zec 13:7; Mt 25:32; Lu 15:3-7; 19:10; Ac 20:28; Heb 13:20; 1Pe 2:25 General references. exp: Ge 31:40; Eze 46:24; Mr 10:16; Joh 14:15; 20:6'.

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C21-S28 (Verse 17) Jesus questions Peter for the third time.

He saith unto him the third time,
Simon,
son of Jonas,
lovest thou me?.

Our sentence tells us that this is the third time. There have been subtle differences in each time and all of the notes for John 21:15 through John 21:18 should be read and considered as a unit because the context fits all of them together. The note for John 21:15 is good sized and explains the doctrine of this incident. The note for John 21:18 has the explanation from Jesus for why He did what He did in the other sentences of this account.

Our next sentence says that Peter was grieved. His getting upset would cause him to think about the entire incident, which was what Jesus wanted. Before Peter reacted he did not have a change in attitude, which is the purpose of all Biblical correction. When applying correction we are supposed to not stop until there is a change in attitude.

Please see the note for 2Peter 1:1 about the name of Simon. While the Bible applies this name to at least 8 men, our sentence makes it clear that this sentence is talking about Simon Peter.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge provides Bible references for this sentence as: 'The third. Joh 13:38; 18:27; Mt 26:73-74; Re 3:19'.

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C21-S29 (Verse 17) Peter gets upset with the repeated question.

Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time,
Lovest thou me?.

Here we finally see Peter react emotionally, which shows that he had a change of attitude in his heart. When applying correction we are told to not stop until there is a change of attitude. Here we see Jesus driving home a lesson that Peter refused to learn in an easier way. Peter closed his mind to the gentle way that God tried to teach him a lesson that he needed in order to do the job that God had planned for him. When we refuse to listen to God He can teach the lesson in a way which causes us personal grief.

In our next sentence we see a different answer from Peter than he gave the first two times. This change in answer is added to this sentence by the next sentence starting with the word and. The two sentences together tell us two indications of Peter's attitude change. That is: Peter was grieved and he though enough about his answer to change it instead of just repeating the prior answer. As a result, the instruction from Jesus also changed.

Please see the note for 1Peter 2:19 about the word greif. The New Testament definition for this word is: 'The pain of mind produced by loss, misfortune, injury or evils of any kind; sorrow; regret. We experience grief when we lose a friend, when we incur loss, when we consider ourselves injured, and by sympathy, we feel grief at the misfortunes of others'. Please see the note for Romans 14:15 about the word grieve. The New Testament definition for this word is: 'To give pain of mind to; to afflict; to wound the feelings. Nothing grieves a parent like the conduct of a profligate child'. Please see the note for Philippians 3:1 about the word grievous. The New Testament definition for this word is: 'from grieve, or grief. Heavy; oppressive; burdensome; as a grievous load of taxes. 1. Afflictive; painful; hard to be borne. Correction is grievous to him that forsaketh the way. Prov.15'.

Please see the note for Romans C1S10 about the word because. The New Testament definition is: 'provides a effect where the effect and effect are both in the past'.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge provides Bible references for this sentence as: 'grieved. 1Ki 17:18; La 3:33; Mt 26:75; Mr 14:72; Lu 22:61-62; 2Co 2:4-7; 7:8-11; Eph 4:30; 1Pe 1:6'.

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C21-S30 (Verse 17) Parts of sentence below are steps.

First Step: Peter acknowledged Who he was answering.

And he said unto him,
Lord,
thou knowest all things;.

Second Step: Peter gave his answer.

thou knowest that I love thee.

In our sentence we see a different answer from Peter than he gave the first two times. This change in answer is added to the prior sentence by starting with the word and. The two sentences together tell us two indications of Peter's attitude change. That is: Peter was grieved and he though enough about his answer to change it instead of just repeating the prior answer. As a result, the instruction from Jesus also changed. We see this change in the next two sentences with the second next sentence giving and explanations which was not given before the attitude change.

This sentence adds the phrase thou knowest all things to the answer that Peter gave the first two times. With this phrase, Peter acknowledges that he can not hide anything from God. Therefore, he did not 'get away' with his denial but Jesus choose to not judge him for it. This is an important distinction which people need to understand, especially in their own life. If we think that we 'got away' with doing wrong then we will continue to have guilt, which will eat at us and make us less effective for God's ministry. If that doesn't happen, then we will feel that it is OK to do wrong and keep on doing the wrong thing. If we take that attitude then, eventually, God has to punish us. However, if we realize that God forgave us and choose to not punish us, then we will stop doing the wrong thing and be thankful for God's mercy. Once we get the correct attitude then God can use our life to help others who do the same thing.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge provides Bible references for this sentence as: 'Lord. Joh 2:24-25; 16:30; 18:4; Jer 17:10; Ac 1:24; 15:8; Re 2:23 thou knowest that. Joh 21:15; Jos 22:22; 1Ch 29:17; Job 31:4-6; Ps 7:8-9; 17:3; 2Co 1:12'.

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C21-S31 (Verse 17) Jesus instructs Peter.

Jesus saith unto him,
Feed my sheep.

The note for 21:16 says, the same thing as this sentence only, supposedly, the Greek word that is translated to sheep is different. Please see the note for that sentence about the doctrine of this sentence.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge provides Bible references for this sentence as: 'Feed. Joh 21:15-16; 12:8; 14:15; 15:10; Mt 25:40; 2Co 8:8-9; 2Pe 1:12-15; 3:1; 1Jo 3:16-24; 3Jo 1:7-8 exp: 2Sa 7:7; Ps 78:71; Pr 10:21; Eze 34:2; Zec 11:4; 1Pe 5:2; Re 7:17. General references. exp: Ge 31:40; Eze 46:24; Mt 26:22; Mr 10:16; Joh 6:61; 14:15; 20:6'.

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C21-S32 (Verse 18) Jesus prophesies Peter's future.

Equivalent Section: Jesus tells Peter's past.

Verily,
verily,
I say unto thee,
When thou wast young,
thou girdedst thyself,
and walkedst whither thou wouldest:.

Equivalent Section: Jesus prophesies Peter's future.

but when thou shalt be old,
thou shalt stretch forth thy hands,
and another shall gird thee,
and carry thee whither thou wouldest not.

Our next sentence explains what is meant By this sentence. Jesus gave this prophecy as a result of Peter finally getting an attitude adjustment which we saw in the prior sentences. A preacher pointed out that if you took the epistles written by Paul in the sequential order that he wrote them in, you would see that he went through a few phases where he went from calling himself a servant of Jesus Christ to calling himself a bond slave. That is, essentially, what we see here. Jesus is saying that Peter went from being a self-determined lost person; to being a disciple; to becoming an apostle; and, eventually, to becoming a martyr.

Please see the note for Matthew 16:28 about the word verily and for the phrase verily, verily. When Jesus, or another Bible author, say or write the word verily, they are saying that they have verified the truth of what they are saying and they are also telling the listener / reader to also verify the truth of what they say or write. When we see the word verily used twice in a row the sentence is fulfilling the legal requirement which is necessary to present something which everyone must believe. Thus, every place, where we see the phrase verily, verily, is a precept and is something which God will use as His law when He judges us.

Please see the note for Luke 15:11-12 about the word young. The New Testament definition for this word is: 'Not having been long born; being in the first part of life; not old'.

Please see the note for Luke 12:35-36 about the word gird. The New Testament definition for this word is: 'The Orientals commonly dress in loose robes, flowing down around the feet; so that when they wish to run, or fight, or apply themselves to any business, they are obliged to bind their garments close around them with a sash or girdle'. Please also see the note for Matthew 3:4 about the word girdle.

Please see the notes for Romans C8S1 and Ephesians C4S1 about the word walk. The New Testament definition is: 'take small repeated steps. this word is used symbolically for the small things which we do regularly in our life without thinking about those things'. Please also see the note for Romans C9S28 about the phrase live / walk by faith.

Please see the note for John 13:36 about the word whither. The New Testament definition for this word is: 'continually seeking many places or going to another place and reamaining there, not returning'.

Please see the note for 2Corinthians 10:14-16 about the word stretch. The New Testament definition for this word is: 'To draw out to greater length'.

Please see the note for 1Corinthians C12S12 about the word hand. That note has the definition from Webster's 1828 Dictionary and also uses that definition to show why we can't use definitions from men's dictionaries when looking for the Biblical meaning of words. The New Testament for this word is: 'In man, the extremity of the arm, consisting of the palm and fingers, connected with the arm at the wrist; the part with which we hold and use any instrument. Spiritually, It is used as the symbol of human action'. Please also see the note for Matthew 18:28 about the phrase laid hands. Please also see the Doctrinal Study on Doctrine of God about the phrase hand of God and the phrase The right hand of God Please also see the note for Luke 1:38 about the word handmaid. This phrase is defined as: 'a female slave'. Please also see the note for Matthew 3:1-2 about the phrase at hand. This phrase is defined as: 'it will happen very soon'. Please also see the note for Mark 13:11 for the word beforehand. The New Testament definition of this phrase is: 'In a state of anticipation or preoccupation'. Please see the note for 1John 1:1-3 about the word handle. The New Testament definition for this word is: 'Touched; treated; managed'. The word handwriting is: 'writing done with a personal hand'.

Please see the note for Acts 5:9 about the words carry / carrying. The New Testament definition forthese words is: 'To bear, convey, or transport. In general, it implies a moving from the speaker or the place present or near, to a place more distant, and so is opposed to bring and fetch, and it is often followed by from, away, off, out'.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge provides Bible references for this sentence as: 'but. Joh 13:36; Ac 12:3-4 another. Ac 21:11 thou wouldest not. Joh 12:27-28; 2Co 5:4 General references. exp: Eze 3:25'.

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C21-S33 (Verse 19) the interpretation of the prophecy.

This spake he,
signifying by what death he should glorify God.

Here John tells us that the prior sentence was a prophecy of how Peter would die.

Please see the note for Hebrews 9:7-10 about the word signify. The New Testament definition for this word is: 'To make known something, either by signs or words; to express or communicate to another any idea, thought, wish, a hod, wink, gesture, signal or other sign'.

Please see the note for Romans C15S14 about the word glory. There is a lot of information about this word in that note. The New Testament definition for this word is: 'Brightness, splendor, luster'. The New Testament for the word glorified is: 'past-tense form of the word glory'. The New Testament for the word glorifying is: 'applying the word glory in an ongoing manner'. The New Testament for the word Glorious is: 'Illustrious; of exalted excellence and splendor; resplendent in majesty and divine attributes; applied to God'. Please also see the note for Matthew 17:1 about the phrase Jesus Christ return in glory. Please also see the Minor Titles of the Son of God to see the title of: hope of glory. All true Biblical hope is based in Him. Think about what was revealed in the 'Mount of transfiguration'.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge provides Bible references for this sentence as: 'by. Php 1:20; 1Pe 4:11-14; 2Pe 1:14'.

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C21-S34 (Verse 19) Command to follow regardless of circumstances.

And when he had spoken this,
he saith unto him,
Follow me.

Our sentence starts with and when, meaning that this sentence is added after the second prior sentence where Jesus said that Peter would die as a martyr. The doctrine of these sentences is that we are to follow me (Jesus Christ) no matter what is required of us.

Our prior sentence told us that a martyr's death will glorify God. One of the things which the Bible teaches is that our eternal reward is given proportionally to how much our life glorifies God. Therefore, we are to obey this command and not look at the cost in our current physical life but look at our promised eternal reward.

Please see the note about the word follow: Matthew 4:19; Mark 1:18; Luke 5:11; John 1:37; Acts 3:24; Romans 9:30; 1Colossians 4:16; Ephesians 5:1; Phipippians 3:12; 1Thessalonians 1:6; 2Thessalonians 3:7; 1Timothy 5:10; 2Timothy 2:22; Hebrews 6:12; 1Peter 1:11; 2Peter 1:16; 3John 1:11; Revelation 6:8. The New Testament definition is: 'To go after or behind; to walk, ride or move behind, but in the same direction. Biblical following requires having have the same attitudes and producing the same results as the person followed'. Please also see the note for Romans C14S25 about the phrase follow after. Please also see the note for Mark 2:14 about the phrase follow me. Please also see the Message called Follow Me As I Follow Christ for the application of these verses in the life of the believer. Please see the note for Matthew 3:11 about the phrase come after me. The New Testament definition for this word is: 'follow me to do things the same way as I do'.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge provides Bible references for this sentence as: 'Follow. Joh 21:22; 12:26; 13:36-37; Nu 14:24; 1Sa 12:20; Mt 10:38; 16:21-25; 19:28; Mr 8:33-38; Lu 9:22-26'.

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C21-S35 (Verse 20) Peter tried to change the conversation away from himself and owards another.

Step: Peter looked for a distraction.

Then Peter,
turning about,
seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following;.

Second Step: Peter asked about another person's betrayal.

which also leaned on his breast at supper,
and said,
Lord,
which is he that betrayeth thee?.

This sentence through 21:24 tell us about Peter trying to distract Jesus from himself and the result being doctrinal error believed by many people. When God is dealing with us we should not try to divert His attention from us.

Jesus reveals Judas as his betrayer as reported in Matthew 26:21-25; Mark 14:18-20; Luke 22:21; John 13:10; John 13:18-19; John 13:21-31. Luke 22:3 tells us Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. thus, we know that Satan was also involved. We also have references to this event in Psalms 41:9; 69:1-4; 6-8; 19-21; 25-26; 109:6; 8; Matthew 10:4; 17:22; 20:18; 26:2; 21; 23; 24; 45; 46; 48; 49; 27:3; 4; 26:24; Mark 3:19; 14:10; 11; 18; 21; 41; 42; 44; Luke 9:44; 22:4; 6; 21; 22; 48; John 6:64; 71; 12:4; 13:2; 11; 18; 21; 18:2; 5; 21:20; Acts 1:16-20; 1Corinthians 11:23. In addition, Psalms 109:4-20 is a prophecy about Judas Iscariot. In John 13:19 Jesus says: Now I tell you before it come, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe that I am he. Thus, He gave this prophecy of His betrayal so that people would know that He was God's Messiah / Christ. Please remember that Luke 24:25-26 says Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken: Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory? therefore, Jesus prophesied His betrayal so that they would search the scripture and know that He was God's Messiahs / Christ, and understand that He would rise from the dead. While we can not know all of the details on unfulfilled prophecy before it is fulfilled, we should understand it enough to believe that God will keep His promises even while hiding exactly how He will do so.

The First Step tells us that Peter (was) turning about. He wasn't looking at Jesus but was looking for anything which he thought he could use as a distraction. Then our Second Step says that he saw John, which made him think of this question, which he hoped would distract Jesus from his own betrayal.

The phrase The disciple whom Jesus loved is how John described himself in this Gospel. John 13:23 also tells us that John was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved. John never names himself in his Gospel but refers to himself as the disciple whom Jesus loved. As an example to us, John considered his personal relationship to Jesus as far more important than all other earthly relationships. We are identified with our earthly relationships by our name. So, we know that the phrase that disciple whom Jesus loved is a reference to John, the author of this Gospel.

in this verse, Peter is acting like a lot of believers do. He just received rebuke and correction for his own stumbling. In stead of getting the punishment that he received, he received understanding and mercy. Peter is still before the Lord that judged him and it has not yet sunk into his brain that he will not get the punishment that he expects, so he is looking around to find some distraction for his Lord to think about instead of thinking about Peter.

When Peter sees John, it reminds him of the 'Last Supper' where Jesus said that one of the disciples would betray Jesus. At that time, Peter had motioned to John to ask Jesus who it was (John 13:21-30). Reminded of that event by seeing John, and hoping that a betrayal was sufficiently greater than a denial to be able to distract the Lord, Peter asked the question in this verse. Then, just for good measure, Peter threw in the second question found in the next verse. However, as we can see in the answer given in the next few verses, the Lord never answered this question. Thus, we know that he was not distracted and we can never distract our Lord in order to avoid judgment.

Please see the note for 1Corinthians C4S16 about the word follow. The New Testament definition is: 'To go after or behind; to walk, ride or move behind, but in the same direction. Biblical following requires having have the same attitudes and producing the same results as the person followed'. Please also see the note for Romans C14S25 about the phrase follow after. Please also see the note for Mark 2:14 about the phrase follow me. Please also see the Message called Follow Me As I Follow Christ for the application of these verses in the life of the believer. Please see the note for Matthew 3:11 about the phrase come after me. The New Testament definition for this word is: 'follow me to do things the same way as I do'.

Please see the note for Luke 23:48 about the word breast. The New Testament definition for this word is: 'Signifying the front view of the bust in humans and the corresponding portion of the body in animals'. Please also see the note for Revelation 9:9 about the word breastplate.

We find the word supper occurring in: Mark 6:21; Luke 14:12; Luke 14:16-17; Luke 14:24; Luke 22:20; John 12:2; John 13:2,4; John 21:20; 1Corinthians 11:20; 1Corinthians 11:21; Revelation 19:9; Revelation 19:17. The Morrish Bible Dictionary defines this word as: 'In the East this is the chief meal of the day; it is enjoyed in the evening when the labours of the day are over and the partakers have only rest before them. Mr 6:21; Joh 12:2. It is typical of the fulness of grace set forth in our Lord Jesus Christ, to enjoy which Israel were first invited, and afterwards the poor and outcast were compelled to come and taste in God's house. Lu 14:16-24. See LORD'S SUPPER. the destruction of the two beasts and their armies is spoken of as providing a supper for the birds that fly in mid-heaven. Re 19:17'. Please also see the notes for Matthew 26:26-30; Mark 14:22-46; Luke 22:17-20 and 1Corinthians 11:23-34 about the phrase Lord's Supper. Please aso see 1Corinthians 11:25 about the word sup. Please also see the note for Luke 22:7 about the phrase symbols of the Lord's Supper in Passover.

Please see the note for John 6:64 about the word betray. The New Testament definition for this word is: 'Delivered up in breach of trust'.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge provides Bible references for this sentence as: 'seeth. Joh 21:7,24; 20:2 which. Joh 13:23-26; 20:2'.

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C21-S36 (Verse 21) Peter tried to change the conversation to another disciple.

Peter seeing him saith to Jesus,
Lord,
and what shall this man do ?.

21:20 through 21:24 tell us about Peter trying to distract Jesus from himself and the result being doctrinal error believed by many people. When God is dealing with us we should not try to divert His attention from us.

Now, after the prior question, Peter tries to throw in a second question to be a further distraction from his own betrayal. As explained in the prior note, we can not distract God when God is dealing with us about our own failures. He loves us and wants to help us and not dealing with a problem only lets it fester until something worse happens. Jesus knew this truth and refused to be distracted.

Please see the note for this sentence within the Lord Jesus Christ Study for more on the doctrine of this sentence.

Please see the notes for 1Corinthians C13S9; 2Corinthians 2:17 and Colossians C1S6 about the words see / sight:. The New Testament definition is: ' perception of objects by the eye; view. this word is often used symbolically for spiritual understanding'. Please also see the note for John 6:40-LJC about the phrase see the Son.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge provides Bible references for this sentence as: 'Lord. Mt 24:3-4; Lu 13:23-24; Ac 1:6-7 General references. exp: Mr 13:4'.

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C21-S37 (Verse 22) Jesus refused to change away from Peter.

Jesus saith unto him,
If I will that he tarry till I come,
what is that to thee?.

As explained in the remainder of this chapter, our current sentence does not say what will happen but says what Lord Jesus could do. Peter had stepped into the area that God reserves for His own role as Lord. He does not allow anyone else to interfere in that area. Peter's last question did that and we can see this truth by the answer found in this sentence and the next sentence.

Please see the note for Philippians 1:15-17 about the word will. The New Testament definition is: 'That faculty of the mind by which we determine either to do or forbear an action; the faculty which is exercised in deciding, among two or more objects, which we shall embrace or pursue'. Please see the note for 1Peter 2:15 about the phrase will of God.

Please see the note for 1Corinthians 11:33 about the word tarry. The New Testament definition is: 'To stay; to abide; to continue; to lodge'.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge provides Bible references for this sentence as: 'If. Mt 16:27-28; 24:3,27,44; 25:31; Mr 9:1; 1Co 4:5; 11:26; Re 1:7; 2:25; 3:11; 22:7,20 General references. exp: Mr 13:4'.

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C21-S38 (Verse 22) Jesus repeats His command.
follow thou me.

This sentence is a follow-up to the prior sentence and the doctrine of the two sentences is explained in the prior note. This sentence is also a repeat of the command in John 21:19. As explained in the note for that sentence, we are commanded to Follow me (Lord Jesus Christ) regardless of circumstances or whatever our Lord allows to happen to us.

in this sentence Jesus added the word thou to the command to make sure that we understood that this is a personal command which we are to obey regardless of what anyone else does.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge provides Bible references for this sentence as: 'follow. Joh 21:19 exp: Mt 4:19. General references. exp: Mr 13:4'.

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C21-S39 (Verse 23) Misunderstanding of doctrine based upon carelessness.

Equivalent Section: the error reported base upon misunderstanding the answer from Jesus.

Then went this saying abroad among the brethren,
that that disciple should not die:.

Equivalent Section: the truth about the answer from Jesus

First Step: What Jesus did not say.

yet Jesus said not unto him,
He shall not die;.

Second Step: What Jesus did say.

but,
If I will that he tarry till I come,
what is that to thee?.

in this sentence we see a doctrinal which is reported to have been believed by many saved people. It resulted from God's people being very careful about exactly is said by Jesus and in God's word. This is what our First Equivalent Section tells us.

Our Second Equivalent Section starts with the word yet and provides an exception to the First Equivalent Section. It tells us what was really said. In this sentence we see the warning about what happens when we are careless in our treatment of God's word.

Please see the note for Romans C16S22 about the word abroad. The New Testament definition for this word is: 'Beyond or out of the walls of a house, or beyond the limits of a camp or beyond the bounds of a country'. Please also see the note for Romans C5S2 about the phrase shed abroad.

Please see the note for Matthew 1:2 about the word brethren. The New Testament definition is: 'Spiritually used for God's people: the Jews and the people are saved, baptized and active members of the church'. The Biblical usage of this word is: 'Spiritually used for God's people: the Jews and the people are saved, baptized and active members of the church'. Please also see the note for 1Corinthians C6S10; Galatians C1-S1 about the word brother. Please also see the note for RomansC12S8 about the word brotherly.

Please see the note for 1Corinthians 11:33 about the word tarry. The New Testament definition is: 'To stay; to abide; to continue; to lodge'.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge provides Bible references for this sentence as: 'what. De 29:29; Job 28:28; 33:13; Da 4:35'.

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C21-S40 (Verse 24) John's Gospel can be used by God to judge people.

Equivalent Section: John wrote this Gospel.

This is the disciple which testifieth of these things,
and wrote these things:.

Equivalent Section: John's Gospel is accepted as truth by God.

and we know that his testimony is true.

Our sentence starts with the phrase This is, which refers to the prior sentences where Peter asked Jesus about John. Our sentence tells us that John is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things.

Our Second Equivalent Section tells us and we know that his testimony is true. We can know it because he was an eye witness. We can know it because he lived a life which backed his testimony. We can know it because God used him to write more books of the New Testament than anyone else except Paul. Satan gets people to say that all of the apostles died martyrs except John because of human written history. That same history tells us that John was boiled in oil alive. You experience that and then claim that he never experienced what should have been a martyr death. The fact that God choose to keep him alive through the experience, or choose to raise him back from the dead, does not justify denying his that experience was as horrific as any other apostle.

The fact is that Satan convinces men to spread a partial truth in order to make God's people think less of John and his testimony. He does this so that we will put less trust in the witness which he provides. Please remember that his Gospel is the only one which was not written to a Jewish audience. His Gospel is the most often one presented to Gentiles, who are the majority of people. Therefore, Satan does all he can to get God's people to lower his reputation and, thereby, lower the credibility of his part of the word of God.

God used him to write Revelation and no other book of the New Testament matches it for prophecy. It literally gives us The Revelation of Jesus Christ (who) sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John. 2Peter 1:21 says: For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. therefore, God must have considered John to be a holy man or God would not have used John to write as much of the Bible as he did. Then Revelation 1:9 tells us I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ. He was in, not on, The isle that is called Patmos because that was where the Roman Government sent political prisoners to be literally worked and starved to death. His political crime was spreading The word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ. Again, the fact that history tells us that God allowed him to escape that fate does not deny his experiencing it. Nor can the truth be denied that he was a faithful witness regardless of the xperiences he lived through.

Please see the note for Galatians 5:3 about the word testify. The New Testament definition for this word is: 'To make a statement which is intended to be used in a court of law if necessary'. Please also see the note for 1Corinthians C11S29 about the word testament. Please also see the note for Hebrews 9:15 about the words new testament. Please also see the note for Psalms 119 about the words testimony / testimonies. The New Testament definition is: 'statements that are used in a court of law to judge the legality of someone's actions'. Please also see the Study called the Testimony of God Please also see the note for Matthew 19:21 about the phrase testimonies of the LORD.

Please see the note for Romans C15S13; 2Corinthians 1:13-14; Galatians C3-S12; and John 20:31-LJC about the word write. The New Testament definition is: 'To form by a pen on paper or other material, or by a graver on wood or stone. things are written so that we can rely upon their not being changed over time nor for any other reason'. Please also see the note for Romans 4:23-25 about the word written.

Please see the note for John 1:9 for links to every place within this Gospel where we find any form of the word true. The true Biblical definition is: 'Truth is defined by God. Truth is what God says is truth for this physical reality, the spiritual reality and everything else that is, even if we don't know about it. Truth is personified in Jesus Christ and anything less than 'absolute truth' is a lie. Something that is true matches what God reveals in His unchanging word'. That note has a lot more important information and links to every place in this Gospel where we find forms of this word. In addition, it explains how to use the link in the sentence outline above.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge provides Bible references for this sentence as: 'we know. Joh 19:35; 1Jo 1:1-2; 5:6; 3Jo 1:12'.

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C21-S41 (Verse 25 John did not write everything that Jesus did.

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 could not contain the books that should be written.

Our final sentence in this Gospel is very important because it s what God had John leave us thinking about as we finish this part of the word of God. There was far more that Jesus did than which John wrote. People try to claim that there are conflicts in the word of God because one author told us some things and another author told us different things. This is not a conflict. As our sentence tells us, there were so manythings to tell that no single author told everything. The fact that God used different authors to tell different things does not mean that they were in conflict like Satan would have men claim. While going through this Study I tried to identify and answer those claims everywhere I could. As the details of this study show, there are no conflicts but all so-called conflicts are men failing to truly study and understand what God presented in His word. A simple example of correcting such errors from men, which are blamed on God, is the sequential order of events which is presented in the Chapter Summaries of Chapter 19 and Chapter 20. Some people claim that the reports of those chapters are in conflict with other reports simply because they failed to sort out the various reported events properly.

The last thought that God wants us to have from this Gospel is that what was presented in this Gospel is what is necessary for us to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name (John 20:30-31). This Gospel does not tell everything, only enough to accomplish the purpose for which it was written.

Please see the note for Romans C15S13; 2Corinthians 1:13-14; Galatians C3-S12 and John 20:31-LJC about the word write. The New Testament definition is: 'To form by a pen on paper or other material, or by a graver on wood or stone. Things are written so that we can rely upon their not being changed over time nor for any other reason'. Please also see the note for Romans 4:23-25 about the word written.

Please see the note for Luke 24:37 about the word suppose. Webster's 1828 defines this word as: 'to lay down or state as a proposition or fact that may exist or be true, though not known or believed to be true or to exist; or to imagine or admit to exist, for the sake of argument or illustration. Let us suppose the earth to be the center of the system, what would be the consequence? When we have as great assurance that a thing is, as we could possibly, supposing it were, we ought not to doubt of its existence. 2. to imagine; to believe; to receive as true. Let not my lord suppose that they have slain all young men, the king's sons; for Ammon only is dead. 2 Sam.13. 3. to imagine; to think. I suppose, If our proposals once again were heard-- 4. to require to exist or be true. the existence of things supposes the existence of a cause of the things. One falsehood supposes another, and renders all you say suspected. 5. to put one thing by fraud in the place of another. Not in use'.

Please see the notes for Romans C16S33; 1Timothy 1:15; 2Timothy C1S5; 1Corinthians C1S19 and World in 1John about the word world. The New Testament definition is: 'all of the people in the world as a group'.

Please see the note for 1Peter 2:6 about the word contain. The New Testament definition for this word is: 'To hold, as a vessel contains a gallon. Hence, to have capacity; to be able to hold; applied to an empty vessel'.

Please see the note for Luke 3:4 about the word book. The New Testament definition for this word is: 'A general name of every literary composition which is printed; but appropriately, a printed composition bound; a volume. the name is given also to any number of written sheets when bound or sewed together, and to a volume of blank paper, intended for any species of writing, as for memorandums, for accounts, or receipts. 1. A particular part of a literary composition; a division of a subject in the same volume. 2. A volume or collection of sheets in which accounts are kept; a register of debts and credits, receipts and expenditures'. Please also see the note for Revelation 13:8-LJC about the phrase book of the life.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge provides Bible references for this sentence as: 'there. Joh 20:30-31; Job 26:14; Ps 40:5; 71:15; Ec 12:12; Mt 11:5; Ac 10:38; 20:35; Heb 11:32 that even. this is a very strong eastern expression to represent the number of miracles which Jesus wrought. But however strong and strange it may appear to us of the western world, we find sacred and other authors using hyperboles of the like kind and signification. See Nu 13:33; De 1:28; Da 4:11; Ec 14:15. Basnage gives a very similar hyperbole taken from the Jewish writers, in which Jochanan is said to have "composed such a great number of precepts and lessons, that if the heavens were paper, and all the trees of the forest so many pens, and all the children of men so many scribes, they would not suffice to write all his lessons." Am 7:10; Mt 19:24 General references. exp: Joh 20:30'.

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C21-S42 (Verse 25) Doubling the last sentence for legal purposes.
Amen.

The Amen is used to double what was written in the prior sentence and provide the legal requirement of two or three witnesses (John 8:17; 2Corinthians 13:1; Colossians C3S13) for any doctrine which all believers are to accept. Please also see the note for Revelation 3:14 because we are told that a title for our Lord Jesus Christ is: The Amen. Please also see the Significant Gospel Events for this, and other, Minor Titles of the Son of God.

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God in John

Declare God
Son	1:18
God did
loved the world	3:16
sent His Son	3:17; 3:34
giveth the Spirit	3:34
sealed the Son	6:27
God glorified the Son of man	13:32
from God:
honour	5:44
Jesus	3:2; 16:27; 16:30
John the Baptist was sent	1:6
Jesus came from God	7:28-29
as reported in God
men wrought	3:21
God is glorified in the Son of man	13:31
Is / Was God
Word	1:1
a Spirit	4:24
Equal to Jesus	5:18; 10:33
Father '	8:41; 8:42
Father of Jesus	5:18
true	3:33; 17:3
man-God:
believe as reported in God and Jesus	14:1
doeth God service	16:2
evidence that a man is / is not of God	8:47; 9:16; 9:33
God spake to men	9:29
God will give	11:22
men ask of God	11:22
men give God praise	9:24
men are to glorify God	21:9
men have relationship with God	8:54; 20:17; 20:28
no man has seen God	1:18
of God:
angels	1:51
bread	6:33
children	11:52
doctrine	7:17
gift	4:10
glory	11:4; 11:40
heard	8:40
kingdom of God	3:3; 3:5
Lamb	1:29; 1:36
love	5:42
praise	12:43
saved are born of God	1:13
Son of God '	1:34; 1:49; 3:18; 5:25; 6:46; 6:69; 9:35; 10:36; 11:4; 11:27; 19:7; 20:31
sons (plural, us)	1:12
taught	6:45
words	3:34; 10:35
works	6:28; 6:9; 9:3
wrath	3:36
Of him (God)
do the will of him	4:34; 6:38; 8:26
The works of God	9:4
With God
Jesus	3:2
Son of God	1:3
Word	1:1
Jesus came from God and went to God	13:3
God is called Father (capitalized)	122 times in 103 verses

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Jesus is the Son of God

John Chapter 21

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Chapter theme: the Restoration of Backslidden

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God in John

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