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But the other disciples came in the little boat (for they were not far from the land, but about two hundred cubits away), dragging the net full of fish.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Two hundred cubits. About 350 feet, or a little more than 330 feet.
In the little boat (τω πλοιαριω). Locative case of πλοιαριον (diminutive) for the larger boat (πλοιον, verses 3,6) could come no c…
19th Century
Anglican
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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Baptist
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…
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 …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
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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…
