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Obedience Amidst Failure
Commentators note the disciples obeyed the stranger on the shore not because they recognized him, but out of desperation after a night of fruitless labor. Their willingness to cast the net one more time, even when exhausted, demonstrates a perseverance that opened the door for Christ's miracle. This teaches that obedience, even without full understanding, can lead to unexpected blessings.
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Albert Barnes
On John 21:6
18th Century
Theologian
On the right side. Why the right side is mentioned is not known. Grotius supposes that it was the side nearest the shore, where t…
AT Robertson
On John 21:6
The right side (εις τα δεξια μερη). Jesus knew where the fish were. For "net" (δικτυον) see Mt 4:20, here alone in John.
Charles Ellicott
On John 21:6
19th Century
Bishop
Cast the net on the right side of the ship.—Compare Note on Luke 5:6. Here the special direction is to cast the net on th…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 21:6
19th Century
Preacher
And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw i…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 21:6
By commanding them to cast the net on the right side of the ship, Jesus was either testing their faith by recommending a procedure the Galilean fis…
John Calvin
On John 21:6
16th Century
Theologian
Cast the net on the right side of the ship. Christ does not command with authority and power as Master and Lord, but giv…
John Gill
On John 21:6
17th Century
Pastor
And he said unto them
Willing to make himself known by a miracle, since they knew him not by his person, nor voice:
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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…