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Themes in John 21

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Themes in John 21

John 21:1 (show verse)

After these things Jesus manifested Himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and He manifested Himself in this manner.

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)

There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathaniel of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His 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

John 21:3 (show verse)

Simon Peter says to them, "I am going away to fish." They say to him, We also are coming with you." They went forth, and entered into a boat; and in that night they caught nothing.

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)

But, morning now coming on, Jesus stood on the beach; yet the disciples knew not 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

John 21:5 (show verse)

Jesus, therefore, saith to them, "Little children, have ye anything to eat?" They answered Him, "No."

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)

And He said to there, "Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and ye shall find." They cast it, therefore; and no longer were they able to draw it, for the multitude of the fishes.

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

That disciple, therefore, whom Jesus loved, says to Peter, "It is the Lord!" Simon Peter, therefore, having heard that it was the Lord, girded his outer garment (for he was naked), and cast 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 other disciples came in the little boat (for they were not far from the land, but about two hundred cubits distant), dragging the net full of fishes.

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, therefore, they went out upon the land, they see a fire of coals there, and fish lying thereon, and bread.

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)

Jesus saith to them, "Bring of the fishes which ye just now 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

John 21:11 (show verse)

Simon Peter, therefore, went aboard, and drew the net to the land, full of great fishes, a hundred and fifty and three; and, though there were so many, the net was not rent.

John 21:12 (show verse)

Jesus saith to them, "Come, take breakfast." And not one of the disciples was daring to inquire of Him," Who art Thou?" knowing that it was the Lord.

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 cometh, and taketh the bread, and giveth to them, and the fish likewise.

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 is now the third time that Jesus was manifested to the disciples, after He was raised from the dead.

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

John 21:15 (show verse)

So, when they breakfasted, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" He says to Him, "Yea, Lord, Thou knowest that I fondly love Thee." He saith to him, "Feed My lambs."

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)

He saith to him again a second time, "Simon, son of John, do you love Me?" He says to Him, "Yea, Lord, Thou knowest that I fondly love Thee." He saith to him, "Feed My sheep."

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)

He saith to him the third time, "Simon, son of John, do you fondly love Me?" Peter was grieved, because He said to him the third time "Do you fondly love Me?" and he said to Him, "Lord, Thou knowest all things; Thou knowest that I do fondly love Thee." Jesus saith to him, "Feed My sheep.

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)

Verily, verily, I say to you, when you were young, you were wont to gird yourself, and to walk wheresoever you wished; but, when you become old, you will stretch forth your hands, and another will gird you, and carry you whither you wish not."

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)

Now this He spake, signifying by what manner of death he would glorify God. And, having spoken this, He saith 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

John 21:20 (show verse)

Peter, turning about, sees the disciple whom Jesus loved following; who also at the Supper leaned back on Jesus' breast, and said, "Lord, who is he that betrays Thee?"

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)

Peter therefore, seeing him, says to Jesus, "Lord, and what will this man do?"

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)

Jesus saith to him, "If I wish him to remain till I come, what is it to you? 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?"

John 21:23 (show verse)

This saying, therefore, went forth among the brethren, that that disciple should not die; yet Jesus did not say to him, that he should not die, but, "If I wish him to remain till I come, what is it to 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)

This is the disciple who testifies concerning these things, and wrote these things; and we know that his testimony is true.

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John 21:25 (show verse)

And there are also many other things which Jesus did; which, indeed, were they written one by one, I suppose that not even the world itself would contain the books that would be written.

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