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Then Jesus came and took the bread, gave it to them, and the fish likewise.
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Jesus, the Servant Host
Commentators highlight that Jesus, in his resurrected glory, takes on the role of a servant host. He personally comes, takes the bread and fish, and gives it to his disciples. This act demonstrates his ongoing care for their physical needs and serves as a picture of how he spiritually provides for his people. As one scholar notes, he acts as the "master of the feast," ensuring his followers are cared for.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
Taketh the bread, and giveth them (λαμβανε τον αρτον κα διδωσιν αυτοις). Vivid presents again. Jesus acts as host at this early br…
19th Century
Anglican
Jesus then comes—that is, from the place where they had seen Him to the “fire of coals.”
And takes bread, …
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Baptist
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…
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Jesus then comes and takes bread After they had taken the fish out of the net, and all was prepared for the meal, an…
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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…