Thematic Bible
John 21:1 (show verse)
After this, Jesus again showed Himself to the disciples. It was at the Lake of Tiberias. The circumstances were as follows.
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
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)
Simon Peter was with Thomas, called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zabdi, and two others of the Master's disciples.
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
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)
Simon Peter said to them, "I am going fishing." "We will go too," said they. So they set out and went on board their boat; but they 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
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)
When, however, day was now dawning, Jesus stood on the beach, though the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.
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
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)
He called to them. "Children," He said, "have you any food there?" "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
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)
"Throw the net in on the right hand side," He said, "and you will find fish." So they threw the net in, and now they could scarcely drag it along for 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
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
John 21:7 (show verse)
This made the disciple whom Jesus loved say to Peter, "It is the Master." Simon Peter therefore, when he heard the words, "It is the Master," drew on his fisherman's shirt--for he had not been wearing it--put on his girdle, and sprang into the water.
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
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 small boat (for they were not far from land--only about a hundred yards off)
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
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)
As soon as they landed, they saw a charcoal fire burning there, with fish broiling on it, and bread close by.
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
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)
Jesus told them to fetch some of the fish which they had just caught.
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
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 went on board the boat and drew the net ashore full of large fish, 153 in number; and yet, although there were so many, the net had not broken.
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
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 21:12 (show verse)
"Come this way and have breakfast," said Jesus. But not one of the disciples ventured to question Him as to who He was, for they felt sure that it was the Master.
John 21:13 (show verse)
Then Jesus came and took the bread and gave them some, and the fish in the same way.
John 21:14 (show verse)
This was now the third occasion on which Jesus showed Himself to the disciples after He had risen from among the dead.
John 21:15 (show verse)
When they had finished breakfast, Jesus asked Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these others do?" "Yes, Master," was his answer; "you know that you are dear to me." "Then feed my lambs," replied 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
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)
Again a second time He asked him, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" "Yes, Master," he said, "you know that you are dear to me." "Then be a shepherd to my sheep," He said.
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
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)
A third time Jesus put the question: "Simon, son of John, am I dear to you?" It grieved Peter that Jesus asked him the third time, "Am I dear to you?" "Master," he replied, "you know everything, you can see that you are dear to me." "Then feed my much-loved 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
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 most solemn truth I tell you that whereas, when you were young, you used to put on your girdle and walk whichever way you chose, when you have grown old you will stretch out your arms and some one else will put a girdle round you and carry you where you have no wish to go."
John 21:19 (show verse)
This He said to indicate the kind of death by which that disciple would bring glory to God; and after speaking thus He said to him, "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
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 noticed the disciple whom Jesus loved following--the one who at the supper had leaned back on His breast and had asked, "Master, who is it that is betraying you?"
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 » 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)
On seeing him, Peter asked Jesus, "And, Master, what about him?"
John 21:22 (show verse)
"If I desire him to remain till I come," replied Jesus, "what concern is that of yours? You, yourself, must follow me."
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?"
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)
Hence the report spread among the brethren that that disciple would never die. Yet Jesus did not say, "He is not to die," but, "If I desire him to remain till I come, what concern is that of yours?"
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
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)
That is the disciple who gives his testimony as to these matters, and has written this history; and we know that his testimony is true.
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John 21:25 (show verse)
But there are also many other things which Jesus did--so vast a number indeed that if they were all described in detail, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would have to be written.
No Themes for this verse.