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Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land, full of great fish, one hundred fifty-three; and even though there were so many, the net wasn`t torn.
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Commentators note that the specific details—153 large fish and a net that miraculously didn't break—are not random. They are the vivid memories of an eyewitness fisherman. This unusual catch, after a night of failure, was a powerful sign that confirmed to the disciples that the man on the shore was indeed the risen Lord.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
An hundred and fifty and three. The number is mentioned because it seems to have been a very unusual draught, and it was particularly grat…
Went up (ανεβη). Into the little boat or dinghy.
Drew (ειλκυσεν). Same verb as ελκυσα in verse 6. Peter no…
19th Century
Anglican
Simon Peter went up.—The better reading inserts “therefore”: Simon Peter therefore went up—that is, because of C…
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Baptist
Simon Peter went up and drew the net to land full of great fishes, an hundred and fifty and three: and for all there were so many, yet was not …
Simon Peter returned to the boat and pulled the net to land. If he did this by himself, he must have possessed unusual strength. One hundred and fi…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Simon Peter went up Either to the sea, that being higher than the land, or to the ship which lay by the shore: he we…
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
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…
