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Two Paths to Christ
Commentators consistently highlight the distinct reactions of John and Peter. John, the contemplative disciple of love, is the first to spiritually discern and recognize Jesus. Peter, the man of action, is the first to physically move toward Him. Scholars like Ellicott and Henry note this shows how different personalities and spiritual gifts can both honor Christ—one through quiet recognition and the other through zealous action.
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Albert Barnes
On John 21:7
18th Century
Theologian
Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved. John 13:23.
It is the Lord. He was convinced, perhaps, by the apparen…
AT Robertson
On John 21:7
It is the Lord (ο κυριος εστιν). John's quick insight appears again.
Girt his coat about him (τον επενδυτη…
Charles Ellicott
On John 21:7
19th Century
Bishop
Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter,—Compare Introduction, p. 375. The traits of character…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 21:7–8
19th Century
Preacher
And did cast himself into the sea. And the other disciples came in a little ship (for they were not far from land, but as it were two hundred c…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 21:7
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 21:7
16th Century
Theologian
Therefore the disciple whom Jesus loved says to Peter. The Evangelist shows, by his example, that it is our duty to raise our hearts to Go…
John Gill
On John 21:7
17th Century
Pastor
Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved
Which was John the Evangelist and Apostle, the writer of this Gospel:
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…