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A Deliberate Revelation
Multiple commentators emphasize that Jesus “manifested” or “showed himself.” This was not a passive sighting or a chance encounter. The original Greek word implies a deliberate, active self-revelation initiated by Jesus. As one scholar puts it, “he must show himself to us, or else we will never see him.” This reminds believers that seeing and knowing Jesus is a gift from Him.
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Albert Barnes
On John 21:1
18th Century
Theologian
The sea of Tiberias. Called also the Sea of Galilee, being situated in Galilee. See Barnes on Matthew 4:18.
In this place Jesus had…
AT Robertson
On John 21:1
Manifested himself (εφανεροσεν εαυτον). First aorist active indicative of φανεροω with the reflexive pronoun (cf. 7:4; 13:4). For …
Charles Ellicott
On John 21:1
19th Century
Bishop
The impression that St. John would not die belongs to the period when the Second Advent was expected to occur within a lifetime. This period ceased…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 21:1
19th Century
Preacher
After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself. ([Reference Joh…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 21:1
“Afterward” implies an indefinite lapse of time (cf.2:12; 3:22; et al.), but not always a long time. Since this event is categorized as Jesus’ thir…
John Calvin
On John 21:1
16th Century
Theologian
After these things Jesus manifested himself again. The Evangelist still labors to prove the resurrection of Christ and relates that He app…
John Gill
On John 21:1
17th Century
Pastor
After these things
The resurrection of Christ from the dead, his appearance to Mary Magdalene, and twice to his disc…
Matthew Henry
On John 21:1–14
17th Century
Minister
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…