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Themes in John 21

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Themes in John 21

John 21:1 (show verse)

Later on, Jesus showed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias.

Christ Appears » Appearances of Christ after his resurrection » At the sea of galilee
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » At the sea of galilee
Galilee » Sea of
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Miracles of jesus on
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Called sea of tiberias
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to his disciples at lake galilee
John » The apostle » Is present when jesus performs the following miracles » The two catches of fish
Peter » Lake » Lake tiberias » Post-Resurrection » Appearance of Christ
Resurrection » Christ appears after his » At the sea of galilee
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Apostles » Apostles at the sea of tiberias
Sea » Of galilee
Thomas » Sees jesus after the resurrection
Tiberias » The sea of, a name given to lake galilee

John 21:2 (show verse)

It was in this way:--Simon Peter, Thomas, who was called 'The Twin,' Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, Zebediah's sons, and two other disciples of Jesus, were together, when Simon Peter said:

Cana » Nathanael's home at
Fishermen » Certain apostles
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Miracles of jesus on
Galilee » Modern towns of » Cana
James » An apostle. Son of zebedee and salome » Present at lake tiberias when jesus revealed himself to the disciples after his resurrection
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to his disciples at lake galilee
John » The apostle » Is present when jesus performs the following miracles » The two catches of fish
Nathanael » Becomes a disciple of jesus
Peter » Lake » Lake tiberias » Post-Resurrection » Appearance of Christ
Thomas » His confession of faith
Thomas » Sees jesus after the resurrection

John 21:3 (show verse)

"I am going fishing." "We will come with you," said the others. They went out and got into the boat, but caught nothing that night.

Fishermen » Certain apostles
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Miracles of jesus on
John » The apostle » Is present when jesus performs the following miracles » The two catches of fish
Night » Eastern fishermen continued their employment during
Peter » Fisherman
Peter » Lake » Lake tiberias » Post-Resurrection » Appearance of Christ
Ships » Employed in » Fishing

John 21:4 (show verse)

Just as day was breaking, Jesus came and stood on the beach; but the disciples did not know that it was he.

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Three fish stories
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Miracles of jesus on
Insight » Lack of
John » The apostle » Is present when jesus performs the following miracles » The two catches of fish
Peter » Lake » Lake tiberias » Post-Resurrection » Appearance of Christ
Ships » Employed in » Fishing

John 21:5 (show verse)

"My children," he said, "have you anything to eat?" "No," they answered.

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Three fish stories
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Miracles of jesus on
John » The apostle » Is present when jesus performs the following miracles » The two catches of fish
Peter » Lake » Lake tiberias » Post-Resurrection » Appearance of Christ
Ships » Employed in » Fishing

John 21:6 (show verse)

"Cast your net to the right of the boat," he said, "and you will find fish." So they cast the net, and now they could not haul it in on account of the quantity of fish.

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Three fish stories
Christ » Filial » Obedience to
Christ » Miracles of » Second drought of fishes
Fish » General references to
Fish » Miraculous draughts of
Fish » Miracles connected with » Great draught of
Fishes » Taken with » Nets
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Miracles of jesus on
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Second catch of fish
John » The apostle » Is present when jesus performs the following miracles » The two catches of fish
Miracles » Of Christ » Second drought of fishes
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » The second catch of fish
the Miracles of Christ » Draughts of fish
Net » For fish
Net » Fish caught in
Obedience » Filial » To Christ
Peter » Lake » Lake tiberias » Post-Resurrection » Appearance of Christ
Ships » Employed in » Fishing

Upon this the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter: "It is the Master!" When Simon Peter heard that it was the Master, he fastened his coat round him (for he had taken it off), and threw himself into the Sea.

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Three fish stories
Fall » The reed changed to a rock » Naturally impulsive
Fishes » Taken with » Nets
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Miracles of jesus on
Garments » Mentioned in scripture » Tunic or coat
John » The apostle » Is present when jesus performs the following miracles » The two catches of fish
John, beloved disciple » Refers to Christian love twenty-five or more, times in his epistles » Beloved disciple
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Peter
Net » Fish caught in
Peter » The reed changed to a rock » Naturally impulsive
Peter » Lake » Lake tiberias » Post-Resurrection » Appearance of Christ
Ships » Employed in » Fishing

John 21:8 (show verse)

But the rest of the disciples came in the boat (for they were only about a hundred yards from shore), dragging the net full of fish.

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Three fish stories
Fishes » Taken with » Nets
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Miracles of jesus on
Net » Fish caught in
Peter » Lake » Lake tiberias » Post-Resurrection » Appearance of Christ
Ships » Employed in » Fishing

John 21:9 (show verse)

When they had come ashore, they found a charcoal fire ready, with some fish already on it, and some bread as well.

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Three fish stories
Bread » How prepared » On coals
Bread » Was baked » On coals of fire
Fish » Miracles connected with » Furnished to the disciples by jesus after his resurrection
Fish » Broiled
Fishes » Mode of cooking alluded to
Fishes » Miracles connected with » Dressed on the shore
Food » List of articles » Fish
Food » Different meals » Breakfast
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Miracles of jesus on
Net » Fish caught in
Peter » Lake » Lake tiberias » Post-Resurrection » Appearance of Christ
Victuals » List of articles » Fish

John 21:10 (show verse)

"Bring some of the fish which you have just caught," said Jesus.

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Three fish stories
Fish » Miracles connected with » Furnished to the disciples by jesus after his resurrection
Fish » Broiled
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Miracles of jesus on
Net » Fish caught in
Peter » Lake » Lake tiberias » Post-Resurrection » Appearance of Christ

John 21:11 (show verse)

So Simon Peter got into the boat and hauled the net ashore full of large fish, a hundred and fifty-three of them; and yet, although there were so many, the net had not been torn.

John 21:12 (show verse)

And Jesus said to them: "Come and breakfast." Not one of the disciples ventured to ask him who he was, knowing that it was the Master.

Fish » Miracles connected with » Furnished to the disciples by jesus after his resurrection
Fish » Broiled
Peter » Lake » Lake tiberias » Post-Resurrection » Appearance of Christ

John 21:13 (show verse)

Jesus went and took the bread and gave it to them, and the fish too.

Fish » Miracles connected with » Furnished to the disciples by jesus after his resurrection
Fish » Broiled
Fish » Traffic in
Peter » Lake » Lake tiberias » Post-Resurrection » Appearance of Christ

John 21:14 (show verse)

This was the third time that Jesus showed himself to the disciples after he had risen from the dead.

Peter » Lake » Lake tiberias » Post-Resurrection » Appearance of Christ

John 21:15 (show verse)

When breakfast was over, Jesus said to Simon Peter: "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than the others?" "Yes, Master," he answered, "you know that I am your friend." "Feed my lambs," said Jesus.

Adaption of truth » Feeding the lambs
Apostles » Commission of
Children » Instruction of
Children » Indulgence of » Instruction of
Children » Lambs of the fold » To be nourished by the ministry
Christ and children » Commanded that they should be fed spiritual food
Christ's » Attitude toward children » Commanded that they should be fed spiritual food
Christian conduct » Loving Christ
Discipleship » Tests of
required Expression » Expression required by Christ » Love, of peter
Fall » The reed changed to a rock » Tenderhearted and affectionate
Family » Devotions » Instruction of children
Fathers » Duties of » Instruction of children
Home » special duties of parents » Instruction of children
Instruction » Of children encouraged » Instruction of children
Jesus and children » Commanded that they should be fed spiritual food
Jonas » Father of peter
Lambs » Illustrative » Of weak believers
Lambs of the fold » To be nourished by the ministry
Love to Christ » Exemplified » Peter
Ministers » Are bound, to » Feed the church
Peter » The reed changed to a rock » Tenderhearted and affectionate
Peter » Lake » Lake tiberias » Post-Resurrection » Appearance of Christ
Righteous » Compared with » Lambs
compared to Saints » Lambs
Social duties » Parental parental duties » Instruction of children
Titles and names of saints » Lambs
Truth » Adaption of » Feeding the lambs

John 21:16 (show verse)

Then, a second time, Jesus asked: "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" "Yes, Master," he answered, "you know that I am your friend." "Tend my sheep," said Jesus.

Apostles » Commission of
Christ » Love for examples of love for Christ » Peter
Christian ministers » Pastors
Discipleship » Tests of
Faith » Trial of » Of peter, when asked whether he loved jesus
Fall » The reed changed to a rock » Tenderhearted and affectionate
Jonas » Father of peter
Love » For Christ » Peter
Love » The test » Of genuine service
Love to Christ » Exemplified » Peter
Ministers » Are bound, to » Feed the church
Peter » The reed changed to a rock » Tenderhearted and affectionate
Peter » Lake » Lake tiberias » Post-Resurrection » Appearance of Christ
Service » The duty of serving men » It demonstrates love
Service » Christ's encouraged » It demonstrates love
Sheep » Illustrative » Of the people of Christ
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Peter
Titles and names of saints » Sheep of Christ
religious Work » Commands concerning » It demonstrates love

John 21:17 (show verse)

The third time, Jesus said to him: "Simon, son of John, are you my friend?" Peter was hurt at his third question being 'Are you my friend?'; and exclaimed: "Master, you know everything! You can tell that I am your friend." "Feed my sheep," said Jesus.

Apostles » Commission of
Christ » Omnipotence of » Omniscience of
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As omniscient
Christian ministers » Pastors
Discipleship » Tests of
Faith » Trial of » Of peter, when asked whether he loved jesus
Fall » The reed changed to a rock » Tenderhearted and affectionate
Jonas » Father of peter
Leaders » Preaching » As shepherds to feed the flock
Love to Christ » Exemplified » Peter
Ministers » Work of preaching » As shepherds to feed the flock
Ministers » Remuneration of » Shepherds
Ministers » Are bound, to » Feed the church
Omniscience » Of Christ
Peter » The reed changed to a rock » Tenderhearted and affectionate
Peter » Lake » Lake tiberias » Post-Resurrection » Appearance of Christ
Religious » Support of unfaithful » As shepherds to feed the flock
Service » Test » It reveals the quality of love
Sheep » Illustrative » Of the people of Christ
God, Trinity » Each person in, described as » Omniscient

John 21:18 (show verse)

"In truth I tell you," he continued, "when you were young, you used to put on your own girdle, and walk wherever you wished; but, when you have grown old, you will have to stretch out your hands, while some one else puts on your girdle, and takes you where you do not wish."

Afflictions made beneficial » In promoting the glory of God
Apostles » Commission of
Christian ministers » Pastors
Discipleship » Tests of
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning peter
Martyrdom » Exemplified » Peter
Peter » Lake » Lake tiberias » Post-Resurrection » Appearance of Christ

John 21:19 (show verse)

Jesus said this to show the death by which Peter was to honor God, and then he added: "Follow me."

Afflictions made beneficial » In promoting the glory of God
Apostles » Commission of
Discipleship » Tests of
Glorifying God » Accomplished by » Dying for him
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning peter
Martyrdom » Exemplified » Peter
Peter » Lake » Lake tiberias » Post-Resurrection » Appearance of Christ

John 21:20 (show verse)

Peter turned round, and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following--the one who at the supper leant back on the Master's shoulder, and asked him who it was that would betray him.

Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning peter
John » The apostle » Intimately associated with jesus
John, beloved disciple » Refers to Christian love twenty-five or more, times in his epistles » Beloved disciple
Peter » Lake » Lake tiberias » Post-Resurrection » Appearance of Christ
Presumption » Instances of » Peter » In asking jesus, "what will this man do?"

John 21:21 (show verse)

Seeing him, Peter said to Jesus: "Master, what about this man?"

Curiosity » Instances of » Of peter » To know what john would be appointed to do
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning peter
Peter » Lake » Lake tiberias » Post-Resurrection » Appearance of Christ
Presumption » Instances of » Peter » In asking jesus, "what will this man do?"

John 21:22 (show verse)

"If it is my will that he should wait till I come," answered Jesus, "what has that to do with you? Follow me yourself."

Curiosity » Instances of » Of peter » To know what john would be appointed to do
Discipleship » Followers, blessings promised to » Heavenly honour
Followers » Heavenly honour
I will's of Christ » If i will that he tarry
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning peter
Peter » Lake » Lake tiberias » Post-Resurrection » Appearance of Christ
Presumption » Instances of » Peter » In asking jesus, "what will this man do?"

John 21:23 (show verse)

So the report spread among the Brethren that that disciple was not to die; yet Jesus did not say that he was not to die, but said "If it is my will that he should wait till I come, what has that to do with you?"

Brethren » Spiritual » The family of God
Church » Its spiritual relationships » Known as brethren
Family » Its spiritual relationships » Known as brethren
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning peter
Peter » Lake » Lake tiberias » Post-Resurrection » Appearance of Christ
Spiritual » Physical inflicted physical healed » Brethren

John 21:24 (show verse)

It is this disciple who states these things, and who recorded them; and we know that his statement is true.

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John 21:25 (show verse)

There are many other things which Jesus did; but, if every one of them were to be recorded in detail, I suppose that even the world itself would not hold the books that would be written.

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