John 21
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After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the a Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed Himself:
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Simon Peter, b Thomas called the Twin, c Nathanael of d Cana in Galilee, e the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were together.
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Simon Peter said to them, "I am going fishing." They said to him, "We are going with you also." They went out and immediately got into the boat, and that night they caught nothing.
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But when the morning had now come, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples f did not know that it was Jesus.
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Then g Jesus said to them, "Children, have you any food?" They answered Him, "No."
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And He said to them, h "Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some." So they cast, and now they were not able to draw it in because of the multitude of fish.
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Therefore i that disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, "It is the Lord!" Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment (for he had removed it), and plunged into the sea.
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But the other disciples came in the little boat (for they were not far from land, but about two hundred cubits), dragging the net with fish.
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Then, as soon as they had come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid on it, and bread.
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Jesus said to them, "Bring some of the fish which you have just caught."
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Simon Peter went up and dragged the net to land, full of large fish, one hundred and fifty-three; and although there were so many, the net was not broken.
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Jesus said to them, j "Come and eat breakfast." Yet none of the disciples dared ask Him, "Who are You?" - knowing that it was the Lord.
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Jesus then came and took the bread and gave it to them, and likewise the fish.
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This is now k the third time Jesus showed Himself to His disciples after He was raised from the dead.
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So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?" He said to Him, "Yes, Lord; You know that I love You." He said to him, l "Feed My lambs."
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He said to him again a second time, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?" He said to Him, "Yes, Lord; You know that I love You." m He said to him, "Tend My n sheep."
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He said to him the third time, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?" Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, "Do you love Me?" And he said to Him, "Lord, o You know all things; You know that I love You." Jesus said to him, "Feed My sheep.
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p "Most assuredly, I say to you, when you were younger, you girded yourself and walked where you wished; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will gird you and carry you where you do not wish."
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This He spoke, signifying q by what death he would glorify God. And when He had spoken this, He said to him, r "Follow Me."
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Then Peter, turning around, saw the disciple s whom Jesus loved following, t who also had leaned on His breast at the supper, and said, "Lord, who is the one who betrays You?"
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Peter, seeing him, said to Jesus, "But Lord, what about this man?"
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Jesus said to him, "If I will that he remain u till I come, what is that to you? You follow Me."
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Then this saying went out among the brethren that this disciple would not die. Yet Jesus did not say to him that he would not die, but, "If I will that he remain till I come, what is that to you?"
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This is the disciple who v testifies of these things, and wrote these things; and we know that his testimony is true.
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w And there are also many other things that Jesus did, which if they were written one by one, x I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that would be written. Amen.
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Cross References
Matthew 26:32
"But after I have been raised, I will go before you to Galilee."
Mark 14:28
"But after I have been raised, I will go before you to Galilee."
John 6:1
After these things Jesus went over the Sea of Galilee, which is the Sea of Tiberias.
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John 20:24
Now Thomas, called the Twin, one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came.
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John 1:45 - 51
Philip found Nathanael and said to him, "We have found Him of whom Moses in the law, and also the prophets, wrote - Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.
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John 2:1
On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there.
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Matthew 4:21
Going on from there, He saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets. He called them.
Mark 1:19
When He had gone a little farther from there, He saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the boat mending their nets.
Luke 5:10
And so also were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, "Do not be afraid. From now on you will catch men.
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Luke 24:16
But their eyes were restrained, so that they did not know Him.
John 20:14
Now when she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, and did not know that it was Jesus.
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Luke 24:41
But while they still did not believe for joy, and marveled, He said to them, "Have you any food here?
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Luke 5:4
When He had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, "Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.
Luke 5:6
And when they had done this, they caught a great number of fish, and their net was breaking.
Luke 5:7
So they signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink.
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Cross References
John 13:23
Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of His disciples, whom Jesus loved.
John 20:2
Then she ran and came to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and said to them, "They have taken away the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid Him.
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Acts 10:41
Not to all the people, but to witnesses chosen before by God, even to us who ate and drank with Him after He arose from the dead.
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John 20:19
Then, the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, "Peace be with you.
John 20:26
And after eight days His disciples were again inside, and Thomas with them. Jesus came, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, "Peace to you!
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Acts 20:28
Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.
1 Timothy 4:6
If you instruct the brethren in these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and of the good doctrine which you have carefully followed.
1 Peter 5:2
Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly.
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Cross References
Matthew 2:6
'But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, Are ...
Acts 20:28
Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all th...
Hebrews 13:20
Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lor...
1 Peter 2:25
For you were like sheep going astray, but have ...
1 Peter 5:2
Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, s...
1 Peter 5:4
And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will r...
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Psalms 79:13
So we, Your people and sheep of Your pasture, Will give You thanks forever; We will show forth Your praise to all generations.
Matthew 10:16
Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.
Matthew 15:24
But He answered and said, "I was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Matthew 25:33
And He will set the sheep on His right hand, but the goats on the left.
Matthew 26:31
Then Jesus said to them, "All of you will be made to stumble because of Me this night, for it is written: 'I will strike the Shepherd, And the sheep of the flock will be scattered.
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John 2:24
But Jesus did not commit Himself to them, because He knew all men.
John 2:25
And had no need that anyone should testify of man, for He knew what was in man.
John 16:30
"Now we are sure that You know all things, and have no need that anyone should question You. By this we believe that You came forth from God."
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John 13:36
Simon Peter said to Him, "Lord, where are You going?" Jesus answered him, "Where I am going you cannot follow Me now, but you shall follow Me afterward.
Acts 12:3
And because he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to seize Peter also. Now it was during the Days of Unleavened Bread.
Acts 12:4
So when he had arrested him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four squads of soldiers to keep him, intending to bring him before the people after Passover.
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2 Peter 1:13
Yes, I think it is right, as long as I am in this tent, to stir you up by reminding you.
2 Peter 1:14
Knowing that shortly I must put off my tent, just as our Lord Jesus Christ showed me.
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Matthew 4:19
Then He said to them, "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.
Matthew 16:24
Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.
John 21:22
Jesus said to him, "If I will that he remain till I come, what is that to you? You follow Me.
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Cross References
John 13:23
Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of His disciples, whom Jesus loved.
John 20:2
Then she ran and came to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and said to them, "They have taken away the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid Him.
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John 13:25
Then, leaning back on Jesus' breast, he said to Him, "Lord, who is it?
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Matthew 16:27
For the Son of Man will come in the glory of Hi...
Matthew 16:28
"Assuredly, I say to you, there are some standi...
Matthew 25:31
When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all...
1 Corinthians 4:5
Therefore judge nothing before the time, until ...
1 Corinthians 11:26
For as often as you eat this bread and drink th...
Revelation 2:25
But hold fast what you have till I come.
Revelation 3:11
Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you...
Revelation 22:7
"Behold, I am coming quickly! Blessed is he who...
Revelation 22:20
He who testifies to these things says, "Surely ...
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Cross References
John 19:35
And he who has seen has testified, and his testimony is true; and he knows that he is telling the truth, so that you may believe.
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John 20:30
And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book.
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Amos 7:10
Then Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent to Jeroboam king of Israel, saying, "Amos has conspired against you in the midst of the house of Israel. The land is not able to bear all his words.
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