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Different Gifts, Same Lord
Commentators like Spurgeon and Matthew Henry contrast Peter's zealous leap into the sea with the other disciples' practical diligence. They highlight that both actions honor Christ. While some are called to bold, immediate action, others are called to the steady, essential work of securing the results of God's blessing. Both types of service are valuable and necessary in the church.
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Albert Barnes
On John 21:8
18th Century
Theologian
Two hundred cubits. About 350 feet, or a little more than 330 feet.
AT Robertson
On John 21:8
In the little boat (τω πλοιαριω). Locative case of πλοιαριον (diminutive) for the larger boat (πλοιον, verses 3,6) could come no c…
Charles Ellicott
On John 21:8
19th Century
Bishop
And the other disciples came in a little ship.—Better: in the boat. The two words “ship” and “boat” (πλοῖον and …
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 21:8–9
19th Century
Preacher
And the other disciples came in a little ship; (for they were not far from land, but as it were two hundred cubits,) dragging the net with fish…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 21:8
A net full of live fish swimming toward the depths rather than toward the shore would be difficult to manage. The disciples in the ship pulled the …
John Gill
On John 21:8
17th Century
Pastor
And the other disciples came in a little ship The same that they were fishing in, in which they came to Christ as soon as…
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…