Simon peter, and thomas, who is called didymus, and nathanael, who came from cana in galilee, and the sons of zebedee, and two other disciples, were together. John 21 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Published in three volumes simultaneously, it includes a new introduction and notes pointing readers to the links between aquinas biblical commentary and his summa theologiae. He had said that there were many other signs which jesus did for the proof of his resurrection. However, the john rylands fragment, discovered in the 1920s, has been documented to be a small portion of a copy of the gospel of john dated between ad 125 and 150. However, chapter 21 is quoted by many early church fathers like the roman priest apologist tertullian and it is included in the commentary on the gospel of john by the great earlymid 3 rd century biblical scholar and theologian origen without any question of its authenticity. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. In the course of this chapter, there is a miraculous catch of 153 fish, the confirmation of peters love for jesus, a foretelling of. John 21, new international version niv the bible app.
Jesus has retained the wounds in his hands and in his feet. John 21 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. If the gospel has prepared the disciples for the time of jesus absence and has. Every chapter in john, with the exception of john 21, has a reference to the father. Study guide for john 21 by david guzik blue letter bible. In the gospel of john chapter 21 john tells us of a third appearance of jesus after his resurrection and the restoration of peter on the beach of the sea of galilee.
We can be sure this is simply another example of how the lord provides for his own. John 6 records christs fourth journey in the third year of his ministry when he preached by the sea of galilee. One of johns major contributions is his inclusion of the saviors teachings to his disciples in the hours just prior to his death, including the great intercessory prayer, offered the night he suffered in gethsemane. A note on the role of chapter 21 within the structure of the fourth gospel. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter twenty one. Jesus and the miraculous catch of fish afterward jesus appeared again to his disciples, by the sea of galilee. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of johnchapter 21. The first english translation of aquinas commentary on the gospel of john by fabian larcher and james weisheipl, now long out of print, is available to scholars and students once again with this edition. John 21 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. In concluding this gospel john corrected the common misunderstanding concerning his death. Grotius thinks this whole chapter was written by some of the elders of the church of ephesus, and added to the rest of the book by the approbation of that society, as agreeable to the relations which they had heard from the mouth of st. John 21 is the twentyfirst and final chapter of the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. It was by the sea of tiberias, and it happened like this.
Sea of tiberias is another name for the sea of galilee, which is also called the lake of gennesaret photo. In a story very similar to one in the gospel of luke 5. Chapter 20 tells the story of the resurrection and jesus appearances to mary and the disciples. Commentaries for john chapter 21 jesus appears again to his disciples. Matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Discovery of certain papyrus fragments dated around ad 5 require the gospel of john to have been written, copied, and circulated before then. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. In john 1221 jesus draws his disciples aside to teach themand youwhat it means to follow him.
One evidence of johns intended audience as being to the world was that he often explains names, places and customs which would be unfamiliar to nonjews, indicating the audience that god intended the gospel of. Read all of john 21 the next chapter, while rendering a fresh testimony to the resurrection of jesus, gives usto verse a picture of the millennial work of christ. Im going out to fish, simon peter told them, and they said, well go with you. John 21 commentary jesus appears again to his disciples. But that john himself included chapter 21 is suggested by a second factor. Among other things, the last chapter of john seemed to be the last word. Commentators generally agree that chapter 21 is an epilogue, although there.
Paul sometimes in his epistles, new matter occurring, he begins again. Bernard, a critical and exegetical commentary on the gospel according to st. Some points of interest in john 21 peter is asked to declare his love for christ. Most commentaries on the gospel of john also address the issue of the epilogue, chapter 21, though their conclusions on authorshipeditorialship and date of chapter 21 vary widely. This language, for example, occurs in the socalled epistle of barnabas 12. The evangelist seemed to have concluded his history with the foregoing chapter. Galilee, jerusalem, galilee, jerusalem the end of chapter 4 finds jesus in galilee.
No copy of this gospel has ever been found without the addition of. There seems to be a perfectly adequate conclusion to the gospel in 20. If you read nothing else in this chapter, read verse 25. David guzik commentary on john 21, where jesus comes to the disciples who had. Henry alford greek testament critical exegetical commentary gospel of john. But neither in the epistles of the new testament, nor in other good authors, is it unusual to insert supplementary matter.
Simon peter, thomas also known as didymus, nathanael from cana in galilee, the sons of zebedee, and two other disciples were together. Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. Some good examples of agapa o, as typically used by early christians, are found in 1 corinthians, chapter, and 1 john, chapters 2 through 5. Tiberias is the city that king herod built on the western shore of this lake and named after caesar tiberias to impress him. From this verse grotius and some others infer, that the ephesian bishops added this whole chapter to st. Gospel john chapter 21 john karmelich have you ever. You can find the best commentary on john for you using the tools on the right side.
That this chapter was added by another hand has been asserted, against clear evidence to the contrary, by some late critics, chiefly because the evangelist had concluded his part of the work with john 20. Gospel of john chapter 21 free online bible study lessons. Peter had to consider what jesus required of him knowing that jesus might require something different from john or other disciples. John 21 niv jesus and the miraculous catch of fish.
The scriptures suggest several possible reasons why jesus christ has retained the wounds of the crucifixion in his hands, feet, and side. Perhaps the phrase was originally a gloss to identify, among the. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. John 21 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. This study will also teach you about his death, burial, and resurrection. And john had a brother called james, who became also one of jesus disciples matthew 4. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of john. Johns concluding testimony concerning the authenticity of his gospel, and the end for which it was written, john 21. It is strange that any should suppose that this chapter was added by some other hand, when it is expressly said that the disciple whom jesus loved is he which testifieth of these things. It is a chapter of critical importance to the christian who seeks to serve jesus christ. John 21 commentary william barclays daily study bible. This is the disciple which testifieth these things being still alive after he had written them. If chapter 21 was indeed a later addition to the fourth gospel by a different author, it must have been added very early, because no extant.
We are completing our study of the gospel of john tonight and are looking at chapter 21. Later disciples bear witness to the beloved disciples witness. Peter inquires concerning john, and receives an answer that was afterwards misunderstood, john 21. The gospel of john presents a marvelous testimony of jesus christ, and the purest and most elevated views of god to be found anywhere, far exceeding the speculations of philosophers. It is strange that any should suppose that this chapter was added by some other hand, when it is expressly said. This chapter of john is likely an addendum written by another, but the. This chapter of john is likely an addendum written by another, but the questions of its origin should not keep us from the richness of the images. Chapter 6 our reading for this week moves back to galilee. This final chapter in john is extremely rich in both symbol and doctrine. Most people agree that john, jesus disciple, wrote the 4th gospel. Johns gospel contains the record of the saviors most profound discourses, his most convincing arguments with the jews, and of his declarations respecting himself and god. Even if a later addition, the chapter was added before publication of the gospel, for it appears in all manuscripts. Commentators generally agree that chapter 21 is an epilogue, although. The other disciples not being able to pull in the net filled with fish came in dragging the net to the shore.
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