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Waiting, Not Wandering
Commentators clarify that Peter's decision to go fishing was not an abandonment of his apostolic calling. He and the other disciples were returning to their former trade to avoid idleness and provide for themselves while they waited in Galilee for Jesus's further instructions. It was a practical, not a faithless, act.
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Albert Barnes
On John 21:3
18th Century
Theologian
That night they caught nothing. This was so ordered in God's providence that the miracle which was worked might appear more remarkable.
AT Robertson
On John 21:3
I go a fishing (υπαγω αλιευειν). The present active infinitive αλιευειν expresses purpose as often. It is a late verb from αλιευς …
Charles Ellicott
On John 21:3
19th Century
Bishop
Simon Peter said to them, I go a fishing.—The words are the vivid representation by an ear-witness of what actually took …
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 21:1–3
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. There were together …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 21:3
The leadership of Simon Peter is apparent at this point, and the others assented to Peter’s proposal; so they embarked in a boat that was available…
John Calvin
On John 21:3
16th Century
Theologian
I am going to fish. That Peter gave his attention to fishing, should not be regarded as inconsistent with his office. By brea…
John Gill
On John 21:3
17th Century
Pastor
Simon Peter says to them, I go a fishing
Which was his business before his conversion; and now having nothing to do,…
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…