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But when day was now breaking, Jesus stood on the beach: yet the disciples knew not that it was Jesus.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

When day was now breaking (πρωιας ηδη γινομενης). Genitive absolute and note present middle participle (dawn coming on and still d…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Knew not that it was Jesus. Probably it was still twilight, and in the distance they could not distinctly recognize him.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Jesus stood on the shore.—Compare to John 20:19; John 20:26. The words express the sudden appearance without any indica…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus. (John 21:4)

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

St. Augustine of Hippo: The preceding words of the Evangelist seem to indicate the end of the book, but he continues further to …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Jesus appeared in the early morning, just as day was breaking. The fishermen no doubt were cold, wet with the dampness and spray of the lake, and d…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But when the morning was now come
The day began to dawn, and light to appear, very early in the morning; for Christ …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Christ makes himself known to his people, usually in his ordinances; but sometimes by his Spirit he visits them when they are engaged in their work…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

1. The Evangelist has just told of two appearances of Christ to His disciples. Now he mentions a third. If we consider the order and purpose…

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