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John 21

John 21:4

Jesus Appears by the Sea of Tiberias · John 21:1–14
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Translations

Modern
Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not recognize that it was Jesus.
Traditional
But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus.
Literal
Now morning already having come, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not know that it is Jesus.
Latin
Mane autem facto stetit Jesus in littore: non tamen cognoverunt discipuli quia Jesus est.

Original

Greek
English
Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not recognize that it was Jesus.

Notes

John 21:4

Jesus was standing on the shore, but the men did not recognize him (compare 20:11–16; Luke 24:13–53).

John 21:1–25

This final chapter includes a story about the resurrected Jesus in Galilee. It describes the conversation between Peter and Jesus about Peter’s love for him (21:1–14; 21:15–23). The chapter concludes by summarizing the authority and importance of John’s eyewitness account (21:24–25).

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Apostle, Apostleship Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Galilee John, Gospel of John, the Apostle Peter, the Apostle Resurrection

Topics

Galilee: Sea (Lake) of Galilee: Miracles of Jesus On John: The Apostle: The two catches of fish Peter: Present at Lake Tiberias when Jesus Appeared to his Disciples Ships: Employed in Fishing