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Christ's Divine Provision
Commentators emphasize that Jesus already had a meal prepared for his tired and hungry disciples. This act is seen not just as hospitality, but as a powerful demonstration of His divine nature and His ongoing care. He knows our needs before we do and provides for us, confirming that those who follow Him will lack no good thing.
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Albert Barnes
On John 21:9
18th Century
Theologian
They saw a fire, etc. We have no knowledge from where this was produced—whether it was, as Grotius supposes, by a miracle, or whether it w…
AT Robertson
On John 21:9
Got out (απεβησαν). As in Lu 5:2.
They see (βλεπουσιν). Vivid historical present.
A fire of…
Charles Ellicott
On John 21:9
19th Century
Bishop
They saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread.—In the original the tenses are present, describing the scene as it was i…
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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 21:9
Jesus had breakfast ready for the disciples, but he suggested that they bring some of the fish they had caught. Earlier, in the miraculous feedings…
John Gill
On John 21:9
17th Century
Pastor
As soon then as they were come to land
As soon as they were come out of the ship, and safe on shore, not only Peter, but all t…
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…