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Jesus said to them, "Come and eat breakfast." None of the disciples dared inquire of him, "Who are you?" knowing that it was the Lord.
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Jesus's Personal Invitation
Scholars clarify that Jesus's invitation to "come and dine" was for breakfast after a long night of work. This simple act shows His deep care for his disciples' physical needs. More than just providing food, He invites them to "come" and eat with him, illustrating the personal fellowship and spiritual refreshment He offers to all believers.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Come and dine. The word in the original means the meal which is taken in the morning, or breakfast.
Break your fast (αριστησατε). First aorist active imperative of αρισταω from αριστον, first to breakfast, as here and then later t…
19th Century
Anglican
Jesus says to them, Come and dine.—Compare the note on John 21:15 and Luke 11:37, which are the only other instances of t…
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Baptist
Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine.
Or, "Come and break your fast after your long night's toil." How they must have opened their …
When the catch had been safely brought to land and presumably sorted, Jesus invited the men to eat with him. Their attitude was peculiar. They desi…
16th Century
Protestant
And not one of his disciples dared to ask him. It might be asked, what prevented them? Was it shame arising from reverence, or was it some…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Jesus says to them, come and dine One would think it should rather have been said, come and take a breakfast than a …
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…
