Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary
John 21:12
Come and dine - The word in the original means the meal which is taken in the morning, or breakfast.
Come and dine - The word in the original means the meal which is taken in the morning, or breakfast.
Verse John 21:12. _COME AND DINE._] δευτε αριστησατε. Though this is the _literal_ translation of the word, yet it must be observed that it was not dinner time, being as yet early in the morning, Joh...
CHAPTER 21 _ 1. At the Sea of Tiberias. The Third Manifestation. (John 21:1 .)_ 2. Peter's Restoration and Ministry; the manner of His Death Predicted. (John 21:15 .) 3. Tarry Till I Come. (John 21...
THE APPEARANCE BY THE LAKE OF TIBERIAS. As Josephus speaks of the lake as the lake near Tiberias, the name used here cannot be pressed as a proof of late date. The verb used for manifested is not foun...
DURST NOT ASK, WHO ART THOU? The disciples knew that it was the Lord, but there was something in his mien, his majesty, his altered appearance, that amazed them, filled them with awe, and prevented t...
After these things Jesus again showed himself to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias. This was the way in which he showed himself. Simon Peter, and Thomas, who is called Didymus, and Nathanael, who c...
THE RISEN LORD (John 21:1-14)...
DINE. Greek. _aristao._ Only here, John 21:15, and Luke 11:37. The _ariston_ was the morning meal, as contrasted with the afternoon meal, which was called _deipnon,_ translated "supper". Compare Matth...
_Come and dine_ The meal indicated is not the principal meal of the day (_deipnon_) which was taken in the afternoon, but the morning meal (_ariston_) or BREAKFAST. See on Luke 11:37. _And none_ Omit...
THE MANIFESTATION TO THE SEVEN AND THE MIRACULOUS DRAUGHT OF FISHES...
ἈΡΙΣΤΉΣΑΤΕ. Not the afternoon or evening δεῖπνον (John 12:2; John 13:2), but the morning ἄριστον, which could be rejected _before_ going to one’s day’s work (Matthew 22:4), is intended: see on...
VER 12. JESUS SAYS TO THEM, COME AND DINE. AND NONE OF THE DISCIPLES DARE ASK HIM, WHO ARE YOU? KNOWING THAT IT WAS THE LORD. 13. JESUS THEN COMES, AND TAKES BREAD AND GIVES THEM, AND FISH LIKEWISE. 1...
_JESUS PREPARED BREAKFAST -- JOHN 21:4-14:_ The disciples had fished that night and caught nothing. Early the next morning Jesus stood on the shore. They did not recognize Jesus. He told them to throw...
AS SOON—AS THEY WERE COME TO LAND,— When the disciples came ashore, they found _a fire_ burning, which Jesus had miraculously prepared, and _fish laid thereon, and bread._ But neither being sufficient...
OMNIPOTENT LORD _Text: John 21:1-14_ 1 After these things Jesus manifested himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and he manifested himself on this wise. 2 There were together Sim...
EXPOSITION OF THE GOSPEL OF JOHN John 21:1-14 The following is an Analysis of our present passage:— The varied details of chapter 21 supply a most instructive and marvelously complete lesson on serv...
Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord. JESUS SAITH UNTO THEM, COME AND DINE, [ deute (G1205), aristeesate (G709)]...
27 While we hardly care to sympathize with doubting Thomas, yet we feel grateful for the unanswerable evidence his case called forth. The reality of our Lord's resurrection is put beyond all question...
21:12 knowing (a-20) _ Oida_ , see Note at 1 Corinthians 8:1 ....
MANIFESTATION OF THE RISEN LORD TO SEVEN DISCIPLES AT THE SEA OF TIBERIAS. The Fourth Gospel confirms the synoptic tradition that there were appearances in Galilee as well as in Judæa. The date of thi...
SUPPLEMENTARY 1-25. Appendix. The Gospel is brought to a definite close, its contents are reviewed, and its purpose stated in John 20:30; John 20:31. The present chapter is therefore probably an appen...
JOHN TELLS THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT JESUS GOSPEL OF JOHN _MARION ADAMS_ CHAPTER 21 JESUS APPEARS TO 7 *DISCIPLES 21:1-14 V1 Afterwards, Jesus appeared again to his *disciples by the Sea called Tiberi...
JESUS SAITH UNTO THEM, COME AND DINE. — Comp. Note on John 21:15 and Luke 11:37, which are the only other instances of the verb in the New Testament. The meal referred to was the early morning meal wh...
XXIV. _ APPEARANCE AT SEA OF GALILEE._ "After these things Jesus manifested Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias; and He manifested Himself on this wise. There were together Simon Pet...
λέγει … ἀριστήσατε, Jesus takes the place of host and says, “Come, breakfast,” make your morning meal. οὐδεὶς … Κύριός ἐστιν, not one of the disciples ventured to interrogate Him; ἐξετάσαι is “to exam...
“LOVEST THOU ME?” John 21:10-19 Christ thrice questioned Peter's love, thus giving him the opportunity of canceling his threefold denial. There are two Greek words for “love.” In His questions our Lo...
This chapter undoubtedly added later by the writer is a revelation or manifestation of the risen Christ. Here He is seen interested in His disciples, and caring for their immediate needs, and that in...
_And none of them who were at meat, durst ask him, who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord. It is likely he appeared to them with a countenance different, and brighter than before his death; yet th...
I. JESUS AND THE DISCIPLES: JOHN 21:1-14. This first scene includes two pictures: that of the _fishing_ and that of the _repast._ The fishing: John 21:1-8. The theatre of this story is remarkable: it...
“ _Jesus says to them, Come, and breakfast. But none of the disciples dared to ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord._ 13. _Jesus comes near and takes the bread and gives it to them, and...
APPENDIX: 21:1-25. After the conclusion John 20:30-31, this section is a surprise to the reader. It contains two scenes: one of a general interest for the whole circle of the disciples (John 21:1-14);...
As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread. (10) Jesus saith unto them, Bring of the fish which ye have now caught. (11) Simon Peter went...
In John 21:1-25, the appended scene is the fishing. After a night of failure, a vast multitude of fish is taken in the net, without breaking it or risking the ships (Luke 5:1-39), or the need of gathe...
_THE UNCHANGING CHRIST_ ‘Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine.’ John 21:12 Picture the disciples grouped round the glowing embers of a created fire with fish laid thereon and bread, the guests of t...
12._And not one of his disciples dared to ask him. _It may be inquired, What hindered them? Was it shame arising from reverence, or was it any thing else? But if Christ saw that they were in a state o...
The next chapter, while rendering a fresh testimony to the resurrection of Jesus, gives us to Verse 13 a picture of the millennial work of Christ; from thence to the end, the especial portions of Pete...
JESUS SAITH UNTO THEM, COME AND DINE,.... One would think it should rather have been said, come and take a breakfast than a dinner, since it was so early in the morning: but Grotius has observed, out...
Jesus saith unto them, Come _and_ dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord. Ver. 12. _None of the disciples durst ask him_] They were ashamed to move...
_As soon as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals_ The effect of Christ's wonder-working power; _and fish laid thereon, and bread_ Which also he had prepared by a miracle, that they might s...
DINE; the original word was applied to a meal taken in the early part of the day....
The meal on the beach:...
JESUS SAITH UNTO THEM, COME AND DINE. AND NONE OF THE DISCIPLES DURST ASK HIM, WHO ART THOU? KNOWING THAT IT WAS THE LORD....
APPEARING IN GALILEE (vs.1-14) The scene now changes from Jerusalem to Galilee. We have seen in chapter 20:19-25 the picture of the gathering of the Church of God, and in the remaining verses that of...
1-14 Christ makes himself known to his people, usually in his ordinances; but sometimes by his Spirit he visits them when employed in their business. It is good for the disciples of Christ to be toge...
It was in the morning, and may as well be translated, Come and break your fasts, as COME AND DINE. They now knew it was the Lord, if not by his face and voice, yet by this miracle; therefore they durs...
John 21:12 Jesus G2424 said G3004 (G5719) them G846 Come G1205 (G5773) breakfast G709 (G5657) Yet
THE DISCIPLES CANNOT BE FRUITFUL WITHOUT THE POWER OF JESUS (JOHN 21:1)....
‘Jesus says to them, “come and break your fast.” An none of the disciples dared to enquire of him, “Who are you?”, knowing that it was the Lord.' The reference to ‘come an break your fast' may well be...
The authenticity and genuineness of the chapter upon which we now enter have been keenly contested; while many, who admit that John is the author of the chapter, see in it not so much an organic part...
John 21:12. JESUS SAITH UNTO THEM, GO ME AND BREAKFAST. The bringing of the fish from the net to the fire is not recorded. The Evangelist hastens to the chief point in his narrative. Jesus gives the i...
BREAK YOUR FAST (αριστησατε). First aorist active imperative of αρισταω from αριστον, first to breakfast, as here and then later to dine as in Luke 11:37. What a delightful breakfast of fresh broile...
DINE Literally, break your fast....
John 21:12 I. The Recognition. Three things contributed to it. (1) The love. Who, but One, so busies Himself about His redeemed? (2) The wisdom. Who, but One, could know or even dare to advise upon a...
John 21 We Learn from this Chapter I. The wide range of the pastoral office. Whenever the minister is exclusively a fisherman and neglects the labour of the shepherd, he is only doing half his work....
John 21:1 I. It had been by a miraculous draught of fishes, like the one now before us, that, at the outset of His ministry, Christ had drawn away three at least of the seven now around Him, from thei...
John 21:1. _After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself. There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and N...
John 21:1. _After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself._ May every one of you, my fellow-disciples, realize that Jesus i...
John 21:1. _After these things Jesus showed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise showed he himself._ Jesus loved to show himself to his people. Of old, his delights...
CONTENTS: The risen Christ surprises the disciples and directs their fishing. Peter given opportunity to reaffirm His allegiance to Christ. CHARACTERS: Jesus, disciples, Peter, Thomas, John. CONCLUS...
John 21:2. _There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus,_ a word which designates a twin; _and Nathanael, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples._ Here are seven; the four abs...
NONE OF THE DISCIPLES DARED ASK HIM. This implies there was something "different" which made them want to ask questions....
_Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine_ LOVING INVITATION (cf. John 1:39):--Here is I. NEARNESS familiar and domestic. While we are sinners faith brings us into a justified state by simply looking t...
_After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias_ THE SEA OF TIBERIAS twelve full miles in length by nearly seven in breadth, formed by the widening of the rive...
JOHN—NOTE ON JOHN 21:1 Epilogue: The Roles of Peter and of the Disciple Whom Jesus Loved. Chapter John 21:1 describes Jesus’ third and final resurrection appearance in this Gospel.
1-25 CHAPTER 21 VER. 1. _After these things_, &c. From this it appears that Peter and the other Apostles had gone from Judea into Galilee, as Christ had bidden them (_S. Matthew 23:10_). For this appe...
_EXPLANATORY AND CRITICAL NOTES_ John 21:1. AFTER THESE THINGS (see John 5:1, etc.).—_I.e._ after the events recorded in chap. 20. THE SEA OF TIBERIAS.—See John 6:1. SHOWED HIMSELF.—_Rather_ MANIFESTE...
EXPOSITION JOHN 21:1 3. The epilogue, answering to the prologue. The post-resurrection life corresponds with the pre-incarnate energy of the Logos. 1. Long and sustained controversy has prevailed o...
Now after these things Jesus showed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and this is how it happened. There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus [the twin], and Natha...
Acts 10:41; Genesis 32:29; Genesis 32:30; John 16:19; John 4:27;...
Dine [α ρ ι σ τ η σ α τ ε]. Rather, breakfast. In Attic Greek ariston signified the mid - day meal; the evening meal being known as deipnon. The regular hour for the ariston cannot be fixed with preci...
Come ye and dine — Our Lord needed not food. And none presumed — To ask a needless question....
A two-fold reason may be assigned why Christ did at this time invite and call his disciples to dine with him: the first and more principal reason was, to evidence to them the reality of his resurrecti...