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Selected Verse: John 21:1 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| Joh 21:1 |
King James |
After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself. |
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| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
SUPPLEMENTARY PARTICULARS. (John 21:1-23)
Jesus showed himself again--manifested himself again.
and on this wise he manifested himself--This way of speaking shows that after His resurrection He appeared to them but occasionally, unexpectedly, and in a way quite unearthly, though yet really and corporeally. |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
The sea of Tiberias - Called also the Sea of Galilee, being situated in Galilee. See the notes at Mat 4:18. In this place Jesus had promised to meet them, Mar 14:28; Mar 16:7; Mat 26:32; Mat 28:10. This interview of Jesus is but just mentioned by Matthew Mat 28:16, and is omitted by both Mark and Luke. This is the reason why John relates so particularly what occurred there. Galilee was a retired place where they would be free from danger, and was therefore a safe and convenient situation for Jesus to meet them, in order to give them his last instructions.
On this wise - Thus. In this manner. |
| Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
Shewed (ἐφανέρωσεν)
This rendering might easily convey merely the sense of appearing; but its meaning is much deeper. Occurring frequently in the New Testament, it is used most frequently of God and Christ, or of men in their relation to these. Thus, of Christ in person while upon earth (Mar 16:12, Mar 16:14; Joh 1:31; Joh 2:11; Pe1 1:20; Jo1 1:2). Of the works of Christ (Joh 2:11; Joh 9:3; Jo1 3:5). Of Christ in redemption (Jo1 3:5). Of Christ in His second coming (Jo1 2:28). Of Christ in glory (Jo1 3:2; Col 3:4). It is used of God. Of His revelation to men of the knowledge of Himself (Rom 1:19). Of His manifestation in Christ (Ti1 3:16). Of His righteousness (Rom 3:21). Of His love (Jo1 4:9). It is used of men. As epistles manifesting the character and spirit of Christ (Co2 3:3; Co2 5:11). In the judgment (Co2 5:10). In all these cases the appearing is not merely an appeal to sense, but is addressed to spiritual perception, and contemplates a moral and spiritual effect. It is the setting forth of the law or will or character of God; of the person or work of Christ; of the character or deeds of men, with a view to the disclosure of their quality and to the producing of a moral impression. Rev., manifested.
Sea
See on Mat 4:18.
Of Tiberias
Not elsewhere in the Gospels. The Synoptists say, Sea of Galilee or Lake of Gennesaret. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
| Jesus showed himself again - After that our Lord had appeared several times to the women, and to the apostles at Jerusalem, and at the tomb, he bade them go into Galilee, giving them the promise of meeting them there: Mat 28:7; Mar 16:7. This promise we find he fulfilled in the way John relates here. This was the seventh appearance of our Lord after the resurrection. Matthew, Mat 28:16, has but just mentioned it: of it the rest of the evangelists say nothing, and this is the reason why John gives it so particularly. |
16 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.
10 Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.
32 But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee.
7 But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you.
28 But after that I am risen, I will go before you into Galilee.
18 And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.
18 And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.
10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
11 Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.
3 Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart.
9 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.
21 But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;
16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.
4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.
2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
28 And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
5 And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.
5 And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.
3 Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.
11 This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.
2 (For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;)
20 Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,
11 This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.
31 And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water.
14 Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen.
12 After that he appeared in another form unto two of them, as they walked, and went into the country.
16 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.
7 But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you.
7 And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.