John 21

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 21 of 21

1 After these things, Jesus revealed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias. And thus He revealed Himself.

2 There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas, the one being called Twin, and Nathanael from Cana of Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples.

3 Simon Peter says to them, I am going away to fish. They say to him, We also are coming with you. They went out and went up into the boat at once. And in that night, they caught nothing.

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Chapter Summary

1 Christ appears again to his disciples, 15 earnestly commands Peter to feed His lambs and sheep: 18 and foretells the death of Peter.

Key Greek Words

ἀγαπάω love (do you love Me) G25
φιλέω love (I love You) G5368
ποιμαίνω shepherd, feed G4165
ἀρνίον lambs G721
πρόβατον sheep G4263
ἀκολουθέω follow Me G190

People & Context

Jesus Christ

Reveals Himself at the Sea of Tiberias, gives the great catch, restores Peter three times, and foretells his death

Simon Peter

Leads the disciples fishing, swims to the risen Lord, and is thrice asked Do you love Me and told to feed the flock

Beloved Disciple

The disciple Jesus loved; recognizes the Lord, follows, and is the one witnessing and writing these things

Thomas

Called Twin; among the seven disciples present at the Sea of Tiberias for the third resurrection appearance

Nathanael

From Cana of Galilee; one of the disciples gathered at the Sea of Tiberias when Jesus appears

Sons of Zebedee

Among the disciples present at the Sea of Tiberias for the miraculous catch and breakfast with the risen Jesus

Timeline

Restoration at the Sea of Tiberias

Jesus grants a miraculous catch of 153 fish and restores Peter by asking him three times to affirm his love and feed His sheep.

John 21:1-19

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