Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary John 21:3

"Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also come with thee. They went forth, and entered into the boat; and that night they took nothing." — John 21:3 (ASV)

The leadership of Simon Peter is apparent at this point, and the others assented to Peter’s proposal; so they embarked in a boat that was available for a night of fishing (possibly Peter’s; cf. “the boat”). Their enthusiasm ended in frustration, for no fish were caught.