Then Jesus came and took the bread, gave it to them, and the fish likewise.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Taketh the bread, and giveth them (λαμβανε τον αρτον κα διδωσιν αυτοις). Vivid presents again. Jesus acts as host at this early br…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Jesus then cometh, and takes bread, etc. It is not said that Jesus himself ate with them, but he gave them food. The design of th…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Jesus then comesthat is, from the place where they had seen Him to the “fire of coals.”

And takes bread, …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou?

knowing that it was the Lord. Jesus then cometh, and taketh bread, and g…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

St. Augustine of Hippo: When the fishing was finished, our Lord invited them to dine. Jesus said to them, Come and dine.

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

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…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Jesus then comes and takes bread
After they had taken the fish out of the net, and all was prepared for the meal, an…

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

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…

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