And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

The right side (εις τα δεξια μερη). Jesus knew where the fish were. For "net" (δικτυον) see Mt 4:20, here alone in John.

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

On the right side. Why the right side is mentioned is not known. Grotius supposes that it was the side nearest the shore, where t…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Cast the net on the right side of the ship.—Compare Note on Luke 5:6. Here the special direction is to cast the net on th…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

They answered him, “No.” And he said to them, “Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and you shall find.” They cast therefore, and now th…

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

By commanding them to cast the net on the right side of the ship, Jesus was either testing their faith by recommending a procedure the Galilean fis…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Cast the net on the right side of the ship. Christ does not command with authority and power as Master and Lord, but giv…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And he said unto them
Willing to make himself known by a miracle, since they knew him not by his person, nor voice:

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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