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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - John 21:7

‘That disciple whom Jesus loved therefore says to Peter, “It is the Lord”. John was one of those who had witnessed the similar event before and the conviction dawned on him that the man on the shore must be the risen Jesus. Note however his description of Jesus as ‘the Lord’. They had begun to think of Jesus in a new light. The reference to ‘the disciple whom Jesus loved’ is typically Johannine (compare John 13:23; John 19:26; John 20:2). It is to be seen as the awed statement of a man... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - John 21:7-8

‘So when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put his coat around him for he was stripped to the waist, and threw himself in the sea, but the other disciples came in the small boat, for they were not far from land, about two hundred cubits off, dragging the net full of fish.’ It would appear that the catch was so large that they could not take it into the small boat so that they had to drag the net behind them as they made for the shore which was no great distance away. Meanwhile Peter... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - John 21:9

‘So when they disembarked on the land they see a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread.’ Fish being heated on a brazier was a welcome sight after a cold night. The ‘fish and bread’ must have reminded them of the day when Jesus fed the five thousand on fish and bread, and of His words about the bread of life, together with His warnings about approaching death which would result in life (John 6:0). Here was a reminder of covenant renewal. read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - John 21:10-11

‘Jesus says to them, “Bring of the fish that you have now taken.” Simon Peter therefore went up and drew the net to land, full of large fish, one hundred and fifty three, and for all there was so many the net was not torn.’ Jesus did not require the fish that they had taken for their breakfast for He already had some cooking. He rather wanted them to consider the size of their catch so that they would be aware that in partnership with Him they would be able to do wonders in fishing for men. In... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - John 21:12

‘Jesus says to them, “come and break your fast.” An none of the disciples dared to enquire of him, “Who are you?”, knowing that it was the Lord.’ The reference to ‘come an break your fast’ may well be a reminder to them of Jesus words about them fasting in the day when He was snatched away from them (Mark 2:20). But now that time was over and they could break their fast, for their sorrow had been turned into joy (John 16:20). This verse, taken with the fact that others at first had difficulty... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - John 21:13

‘Jesus comes and takes the bread and gives some to them, and the fish similarly.’ Once again we have a reminder of how He fed the crowds. This fellowship meal must have brought thoughts flooding back. But now the deeper significance of participating in resurrection life must have come home more forcibly. From now on He would feed them continually. read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - John 21:14

‘This is now the third time that Jesus was revealed to his disciples after he was risen from the dead.’ ‘The third time’ refers back to the two appearances in chapter 20. There were other individual appearances, but these were appearances to the disciples as a group (note that again ‘disciples’ indicates the eleven). Three is the number of completeness. read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - John 21:15

‘He says to him, “Indeed, Lord. You know that I love you.” He says to him, “Feed my lambs”.’ Note how impetuous Peter restrained his impetuosity. He made no claim to have special love. He would no longer compare the greatness of his love with that of others, even when given the opportunity. He would, however, declare that his love was true. Thus had he become fit to feed the lambs. read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - John 21:15-19

Jesus Restores Peter (John 21:15-19 ). Jesus had previously ‘appeared to Peter’ privately (1 Corinthians 15:5; Luke 24:34), no doubt in order to assure him that he was forgiven. But this was now a public restoration in front of the others. He was destined to be a leader and it was important that he be seen to bear Jesus’ stamp of approval. That it was a restoration comes out in three ways. 1). There was a fire of coals similar to that beside which Peter had denied Him (John 18:18). 2). He... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - John 21:16

‘He says to him again a second time, “Simon, son of Joanes, do you love me?” He says to him, “Indeed, Lord, you know that I love you.” He says to him, “Shepherd my sheep”.’ The same question is repeated by Jesus and the same answer brings confirmation that Peter has (along with the other disciples) been chosen to feed and watch over The Shepherd’s sheep (the verb is different from that in the first and third statements, again in order to prevent monotony). read more

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