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Thou girdest thyself (εζωννυες σεαυτον). Imperfect active of customary action of ζωννυω, old verb, in N.T. only here and Ac 12:8. …
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
When you were young. When in early life you girded yourself and went where you wished. The Jews, in walking or running, girded th…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
Truly, truly, I say to you. This phrase is peculiar to Saint John. (Compare to the note on John 1:51.) The remainder of t…
Charles Spurgeon
CharlesSpurgeon
Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest th…
Church Fathers
ChurchFathers
John 21:18-19a
St. John Chrysostom: Our Lord, having made Peter declare his love, informs him of his future ma…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
The introduction of v.18 by “I tell you the truth” makes the statement of Jesus solemn and important. The author goes on to add an explanation of J…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
Truly, truly, I tell you. After having exhorted Peter to feed his sheep, Christ likewise arms him to maintain the warfare that wa…
John Gill
JohnGill
Verily, verily, I say to you
A way of speaking often used by Christ, when about to deliver anything of considerable …
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
Our Lord addressed Peter by his original name, as if he had forfeited the name Peter through his denying him. He now answered, Thou knowest tha…
Thomas Aquinas
ThomasAquinas
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Above, our Lord entrusted the office of shepherd to Peter. Now He foretells his martyrdom. This was fitting because a good shepherd shoul…
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A.T. Robertson
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