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But the other disciples came in the little boat (for they were not far from the land, but about two hundred cubits off), dragging the net [full] of fishes.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

In the little boat (τω πλοιαριω). Locative case of πλοιαριον (diminutive) for the larger boat (πλοιον, verses 3,6) could come no c…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Two hundred cubits. About 350 feet, or a little more than 330 feet.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And the other disciples came in a little ship.—Better: in the boat. The two words “ship” and “boat” (πλοῖον and …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

And did cast himself into the sea. And the other disciples came in a little ship (for they were not far from land, but as it were two hundred c…

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

A net full of live fish swimming toward the depths rather than toward the shore would be difficult to manage. The disciples in the ship pulled the …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the other disciples came in a little ship The same that they were fishing in, in which they came to Christ as soon as…

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

The Evangelist, having shown how the great catch of fish led the disciples to recognize Christ, now describes the order in which they recognized Hi…

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