I go a fishing] The period of waiting had doubtless tried the Apostles severely, and it was more as a distraction, than as a means of livelihood that St. Peter returned to his nets. That night] At night it is easy to catch fish, because then they cannot see the nets. In daylight it is much more difficult. The successful draught (John 21:6) was made in daylight, and is therefore probably to be regarded as miraculous.

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