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So they cast, and they were not able to haul it in from the multitude of the fish. <a href="/kjv/john/21.htm">King James Bible</a> And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes. <a href="/nkjv/john/21.htm">New King James Version</a> And He said to them, “Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast, and now they were not able to draw it in because of the multitude of fish. <a href="/nasb_/john/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And He said to them, “Cast the net on the right-hand side of the boat, and you will find the fish.” So they cast it, and then they were not able to haul it in because of the great quantity of fish. <a href="/nasb/john/21.htm">NASB 1995</a> And He said to them, &#8220Cast the net on the right-hand side of the boat and you will find a catch.&#8221 So they cast, and then they were not able to haul it in because of the great number of fish. <a href="/nasb77/john/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And He said to them, “Cast the net on the right-hand side of the boat, and you will find a catch.” They cast therefore, and then they were not able to haul it in because of the great number of fish. <a href="/lsb/john/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And He said to them, “Cast the net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.” So they cast, and then they were not able to haul it in because of the great number of fish. <a href="/amp/john/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And He said to them, “Cast the net on the right-hand side of the boat (starboard) and you will find some.” So they cast [the net], and then they were not able to haul it in because of the great catch of fish. <a href="/csb/john/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “Cast the net on the right side of the boat,” he told them, “and you’ll find some.” So they did, and they were unable to haul it in because of the large number of fish. <a href="/hcsb/john/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> &#8220Cast the net on the right side of the boat,&#8221 He told them, &#8220and you&#8217ll find some.&#8221 So they did, and they were unable to haul it in because of the large number of fish. <a href="/asv/john/21.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes. <a href="/cev/john/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> So he told them, "Let your net down on the right side of your boat, and you will catch some fish." They did, and the net was so full of fish that they could not drag it up into the boat. <a href="/erv/john/21.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes. <a href="/gwt/john/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He told them, "Throw the net out on the right side of the boat, and you'll catch some." So they threw the net out and were unable to pull it in because so many fish were in it. <a href="/gnt/john/21.htm">Good News Translation</a> He said to them, "Throw your net out on the right side of the boat, and you will catch some." So they threw the net out and could not pull it back in, because they had caught so many fish. <a href="/isv/john/21.htm">International Standard Version</a> He told them, "Throw the net on the right hand side of the boat, and you'll catch some." So they threw it out and were unable to haul it in because it was so full of fish. <a href="/msb/john/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> He told them, ?Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.? So they cast it there, and they were unable to haul it in because of the great number of fish. <a href="/net/john/21.htm">NET Bible</a> He told them, "Throw your net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some." So they threw the net, and were not able to pull it in because of the large number of fish. <a href="/nheb/john/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And he said to them, "Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some." They cast it therefore, and now they weren't able to draw it in for the multitude of fish. <a href="/wbt/john/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he said to them, Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes. <a href="/wey/john/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Throw the net in on the right hand side," He said, "and you will find fish." So they threw the net in, and now they could scarcely drag it along for the quantity of fish. <a href="/web/john/21.htm">World English Bible</a> He said to them, “Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” They cast it therefore, and now they weren’t able to draw it in for the multitude of fish. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> They answered Him, “No”; and He said to them, “Cast the net at the right side of the boat, and you will find [some]”; they cast, therefore, and no longer were they able to draw it, from the multitude of the fishes. <a href="/blb/john/21.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He said to them, "Cast the net to the right side of the boat, and you will find some." So they cast, and they were not able to haul it in from the multitude of the fish. <a href="/ylt/john/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> they answered him, 'No;' and he said to them, 'Cast the net at the right side of the boat, and ye shall find;' they cast, therefore, and no longer were they able to draw it, from the multitude of the fishes. <a href="/slt/john/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he said to them, Cast the net to the right parts of the ship, and ye shall find. Therefore they cast, and were no more able to draw it, from the multitude of fishes.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> He saith to them: Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and you shall find. They cast therefore; and now they were not able to draw it, for the multitude of fishes. <a href="/cpdv/john/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> He said to them, “Cast the net to the right side of the ship, and you will find some.” Therefore, they cast it out, and then they were not able to draw it in, because of the multitude of fish. <a href="/nabre/john/21.htm">New American Bible</a> So he said to them, “Cast the net over the right side of the boat and you will find something.” So they cast it, and were not able to pull it in because of the number of fish. <a href="/nrsvce/john/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He said to them, “Cast the net to the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in because there were so many fish.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> He said to them, Throw your net on the right side of the boat, and you will find. So they threw it, and they were not able to draw the net, because of the many fishes which it had caught. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/21.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> He said to them, “Throw your net on the right side of the ship, and you will find.” And they cast and they could not haul in the net from the multitude of the fish it had caught.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/21.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> He said to them: Throw the net on the right side of the ship, and you will find. They threw it, therefore, and were no longer able to draw it for the multitude of fishes. <a href="/godbey/john/21.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> He says to them, <FR>Cast the net to the right side of the ship, and you will find:<Fr> then they cast it, and were not able to draw it on account of the multitude of the fishes. <a href="/haweis/john/21.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then he said to them, Shoot the net on the right side of the vessel, and ye shall find fish. They shot it therefore, and now they were not able to drag it in from the quantity of fishes. <a href="/mace/john/21.htm">Mace New Testament</a> they answered him, no, and he said to them, cast the net on the right side of the vessel, and ye shall find, so they cast it, and it was so full of fish they were not able to draw it. <a href="/wey/john/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Throw the net in on the right hand side," He said, "and you will find fish." So they threw the net in, and now they could scarcely drag it along for the quantity of fish. <a href="/worrell/john/21.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And He said to there, <FR>"Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and ye shall find."<Fr> They cast it, therefore; and no longer were they able to draw it, for the multitude of the fishes. <a href="/worsley/john/21.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> They answered Him, No. And He said unto them, <FR>Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye will find <Fr>some. So they cast it, and they were not able to draw it up by reason of the multitude of fishes. <a href="/parallel/john/21-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=7365" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/john/21.htm">Jesus Appears by the Sea of Tiberias</a> …5So He called out to them, “Children, do you have any fish?” “No,” they answered. 6<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">He told</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them,</a> <a href="/greek/906.htm" title="906: Balete (V-AMA-2P) -- (a) I cast, throw, rush, (b) often, in the weaker sense: I place, put, drop. A primary verb; to throw.">“Cast</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1350.htm" title="1350: diktyon (N-ANS) -- A fishing-net. Probably from a primary verb diko; a seine.">net</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">on</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1188.htm" title="1188: dexia (Adj-ANP) -- On the right hand, right hand, right. From dechomai; the right side or hand.">right</a> <a href="/greek/3313.htm" title="3313: merē (N-ANP) -- A part, portion, share. From an obsolete but more primary form of meiromai; a division or share.">side</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/4143.htm" title="4143: ploiou (N-GNS) -- A ship, vessel, boat. From pleo; a sailer, i.e. Vessel.">boat,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2147.htm" title="2147: heurēsete (V-FIA-2P) -- A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find.">you will find some.” </a> <a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">So</a> <a href="/greek/906.htm" title="906: ebalon (V-AIA-3P) -- (a) I cast, throw, rush, (b) often, in the weaker sense: I place, put, drop. A primary verb; to throw.">they cast it there,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3765.htm" title="3765: ouketi (Adv) -- No longer, no more. Also ouk eti from ou and eti; not yet, no longer."></a> <a href="/greek/2480.htm" title="2480: ischyon (V-IIA-3P) -- To have strength, be strong, be in full health and vigor, be able; meton: I prevail. From ischus; to have force.">they were unable</a> <a href="/greek/1670.htm" title="1670: helkysai (V-ANA) -- To drag, draw, pull, persuade, unsheathe. Or helko hel'-ko; probably akin to haireomai; to drag.">to haul it in</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auto (PPro-AN3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">because of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4128.htm" title="4128: plēthous (N-GNS) -- A multitude, crowd, great number, assemblage. From pletho; a fulness, i.e. A large number, throng, populace.">great number</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/2486.htm" title="2486: ichthyōn (N-GMP) -- A fish. Of uncertain affinity; a fish.">fish.</a> 7Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” As soon as Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment (for he had removed it) and jumped into the sea.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/luke/5-4.htm">Luke 5:4-7</a> When Jesus had finished speaking, He said to Simon, “Put out into deep water and let down your nets for a catch.” / “Master,” Simon replied, “we have worked hard all night without catching anything. But because You say so, I will let down the nets.” / When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to tear. ... <a href="/matthew/4-19.htm">Matthew 4:19</a> “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” <a href="/john/15-5.htm">John 15:5</a> I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing. <a href="/john/6-12.htm">John 6:12-13</a> And when everyone was full, He said to His disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over, so that nothing will be wasted.” / So they collected them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten. <a href="/mark/1-17.htm">Mark 1:17</a> “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” <a href="/john/2-5.htm">John 2:5-8</a> His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever He tells you.” / Now six stone water jars had been set there for the Jewish rites of purification. Each could hold from twenty to thirty gallons. / Jesus told the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” So they filled them to the brim. ... <a href="/matthew/17-27.htm">Matthew 17:27</a> “But so that we may not offend them, go to the sea, cast a hook, and take the first fish you catch. When you open its mouth, you will find a four-drachma coin. Take it and give it to them for My tax and yours.” <a href="/luke/24-41.htm">Luke 24:41-43</a> While they were still in disbelief because of their joy and amazement, He asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?” / So they gave Him a piece of broiled fish, / and He took it and ate it in front of them. <a href="/john/20-27.htm">John 20:27</a> Then Jesus said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and look at My hands. Reach out your hand and put it into My side. Stop doubting and believe.” <a href="/john/6-9.htm">John 6:9-11</a> “Here is a boy with five barley loaves and two small fish. But what difference will these make among so many?” / “Have the people sit down,” Jesus said. Now there was plenty of grass in that place, so the men sat down, about five thousand of them. / Then Jesus took the loaves and the fish, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. <a href="/1_kings/17-14.htm">1 Kings 17:14-16</a> for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘The jar of flour will not be exhausted and the jug of oil will not run dry until the day the LORD sends rain upon the face of the earth.’” / So she went and did according to the word of Elijah, and there was food every day for Elijah and the woman and her household. / The jar of flour was not exhausted and the jug of oil did not run dry, according to the word that the LORD had spoken through Elijah. <a href="/2_kings/4-2.htm">2 Kings 4:2-7</a> “How can I help you?” asked Elisha. “Tell me, what do you have in the house?” She answered, “Your servant has nothing in the house but a jar of oil.” / “Go,” said Elisha, “borrow empty jars from all your neighbors. Do not gather just a few. / Then go inside, shut the door behind you and your sons, and pour oil into all these jars, setting the full ones aside.” ... <a href="/exodus/16-4.htm">Exodus 16:4-5</a> Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, I will rain down bread from heaven for you. Each day the people are to go out and gather enough for that day. In this way I will test whether or not they will follow My instructions. / Then on the sixth day, when they prepare what they bring in, it will be twice as much as they gather on the other days.” <a href="/genesis/22-13.htm">Genesis 22:13-14</a> Then Abraham looked up and saw behind him a ram in a thicket, caught by its horns. So he went and took the ram and offered it as a burnt offering in place of his son. / And Abraham called that place The LORD Will Provide. So to this day it is said, “On the mountain of the LORD it will be provided.” <a href="/1_samuel/9-6.htm">1 Samuel 9:6-8</a> “Look,” said the servant, “in this city there is a man of God who is highly respected; everything he says surely comes to pass. Let us go there now. Perhaps he will tell us which way to go.” / “If we do go,” Saul replied, “what can we give the man? For the bread in our packs is gone, and there is no gift to take to the man of God. What do we have?” / The servant answered him again. “Look,” he said, “I have here in my hand a quarter shekel of silver. I will give it to the man of God, and he will tell us our way.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he said to them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and you shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes.Cast.<a href="/matthew/7-27.htm">Matthew 7:27</a> And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.<a href="/luke/5-4.htm">Luke 5:4-7</a> Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught… They cast.<a href="/john/2-5.htm">John 2:5</a> His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.<a href="/psalms/8-8.htm">Psalm 8:8</a> The fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea, and whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas.<a href="/hebrews/2-6.htm">Hebrews 2:6-9</a> But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that thou visitest him? … the multitude.<a href="/acts/2-41.htm">Acts 2:41</a> Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.<a href="/acts/4-4.htm">Acts 4:4</a> Howbeit many of them which heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/18-28.htm">Able</a> <a href="/john/21-3.htm">Boat</a> <a href="/john/19-24.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/luke/20-26.htm">Catch</a> <a href="/luke/12-58.htm">Drag</a> <a href="/john/19-24.htm">Draw</a> <a href="/john/20-2.htm">Find</a> <a href="/john/21-5.htm">Fish</a> <a href="/john/6-11.htm">Fishes</a> <a href="/john/20-30.htm">Great</a> <a href="/john/20-27.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/luke/5-9.htm">Haul</a> <a href="/john/12-12.htm">Large</a> <a href="/john/12-34.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/luke/21-34.htm">Net</a> <a href="/luke/5-6.htm">Quantity</a> <a href="/john/19-7.htm">Right</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-27.htm">Right-Hand</a> <a href="/luke/9-39.htm">Scarcely</a> <a href="/john/21-3.htm">Ship</a> <a href="/john/20-27.htm">Side</a> <a href="/john/19-2.htm">Threw</a> <a href="/john/15-6.htm">Throw</a> <a href="/john/16-12.htm">Unable</a> <a href="/john/19-34.htm">Water</a> <a href="/john/18-30.htm">Weren't</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/4-14.htm">Able</a> <a href="/john/21-8.htm">Boat</a> <a href="/john/21-7.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-4.htm">Catch</a> <a href="/acts/21-30.htm">Drag</a> <a href="/acts/20-30.htm">Draw</a> <a href="/acts/4-21.htm">Find</a> <a href="/john/21-8.htm">Fish</a> <a href="/john/21-8.htm">Fishes</a> <a href="/john/21-11.htm">Great</a> <a href="/acts/2-23.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/ezekiel/32-3.htm">Haul</a> <a href="/john/21-11.htm">Large</a> <a href="/acts/1-15.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/john/21-8.htm">Net</a> <a href="/acts/28-3.htm">Quantity</a> <a href="/acts/2-25.htm">Right</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-16.htm">Right-Hand</a> <a href="/acts/14-18.htm">Scarcely</a> <a href="/john/21-8.htm">Ship</a> <a href="/acts/5-10.htm">Side</a> <a href="/john/21-7.htm">Threw</a> <a href="/acts/7-19.htm">Throw</a> <a href="/acts/4-21.htm">Unable</a> <a href="/john/21-7.htm">Water</a> <a href="/acts/6-10.htm">Weren't</a><div class="vheading2">John 21</div>1. <a href="/john/21-1.htm">Jesus appearing again to his disciples is known of them by the great catch of fish.</a> 12. <a href="/john/21-12.htm">He dines with them;</a> 15. <a href="/john/21-15.htm">earnestly commands Peter to feed his lambs and sheep;</a> 18. <a href="/john/21-18.htm">foretells him of his death;</a> 22. <a href="/john/21-22.htm">rebukes his curiosity.</a> 24. <a href="/john/21-24.htm">The conclusion.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of <a href="/john/21.htm">John 21</a>, Jesus appears to His disciples after His resurrection, demonstrating His continued guidance and presence. This command echoes His earlier interactions with the disciples, where He often provided direction and insight beyond human understanding.“Cast the net on the right side of the boat, The instruction to cast the net on the "right side" is significant. In biblical symbolism, the right side often represents favor and blessing. This directive challenges the disciples' previous efforts, which were fruitless, and suggests a divine strategy that contrasts with human effort. The specificity of the "right side" may also imply a test of obedience and faith, as the disciples had to trust Jesus' word over their own experience.and you will find some.” This promise from Jesus assures the disciples of success if they follow His guidance. It reflects the certainty of His word and the abundance that comes from obedience to Him. This assurance is reminiscent of other biblical promises where God guarantees provision and blessing when His people act in faith (e.g., <a href="/malachi/3-10.htm">Malachi 3:10</a>).So they cast it there, The disciples' immediate response to Jesus' command demonstrates their trust and willingness to follow His instructions. This act of obedience is crucial in the narrative, as it sets the stage for the miraculous catch. It parallels other instances in the Gospels where faith and action lead to divine intervention (e.g., the feeding of the 5,000 in <a href="/john/6.htm">John 6</a>).and they were unable to haul it in because of the great number of fish. The overwhelming catch of fish symbolizes the abundance and provision that come from following Jesus. This miracle serves as a reminder of Jesus' power over creation and His ability to provide beyond human limitations. It also foreshadows the disciples' future role as "fishers of men" (<a href="/matthew/4-19.htm">Matthew 4:19</a>), indicating the spiritual harvest they will gather through their ministry. The miraculous catch parallels the earlier event in <a href="/luke/5.htm">Luke 5:1-11</a>, reinforcing the theme of divine provision and the transformative impact of Jesus' presence.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The resurrected Christ who appears to His disciples by the Sea of Tiberias, providing guidance and performing a miracle. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> Specifically, Peter, Thomas, Nathanael, the sons of Zebedee (James and John), and two other disciples are present during this event. 3. <a href="/topical/s/sea_of_tiberias.htm">Sea of Tiberias</a> Also known as the Sea of Galilee, this is the location where the disciples are fishing and where Jesus appears to them. 4. <a href="/topical/m/miraculous_catch_of_fish.htm">Miraculous Catch of Fish</a> The event where Jesus instructs the disciples to cast their net on the right side of the boat, resulting in a large catch of fish. 5. <a href="/topical/b/boat.htm">Boat</a> The vessel used by the disciples for fishing, symbolizing their return to their former way of life before Jesus' intervention.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_christ's_command.htm">Obedience to Christ's Command</a> The disciples' success came from following Jesus' specific instructions. This teaches the importance of listening to and obeying Christ's guidance in our lives. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_divine_provision.htm">Trust in Divine Provision</a> The miraculous catch illustrates that when we rely on Jesus, He provides abundantly, often beyond our expectations or understanding. <a href="/topical/r/recognizing_jesus'_presence.htm">Recognizing Jesus' Presence</a> Initially, the disciples did not recognize Jesus. This reminds us to be attentive to Christ's presence and work in our daily lives, even when it is not immediately apparent. <a href="/topical/r/returning_to_first_love.htm">Returning to First Love</a> The disciples returned to fishing, their former occupation, but Jesus redirects them to their true calling. This encourages believers to remain focused on their spiritual mission. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_cooperation.htm">Community and Cooperation</a> The disciples worked together to haul in the catch, emphasizing the importance of unity and cooperation in the body of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_21.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 21</a> <a href="/q/john_21_6_-_how_did_they_catch_so_many_fish.htm">John 21:6 – How could the disciples instantly catch such a huge number of fish after being unsuccessful all night, in a way that defies normal fishing practices? </a> <a href="/q/what's_the_sea_of_galilee_story's_meaning.htm">What is the significance of the Sea of Galilee story?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_jesus'_coin-in-fish_claim.htm">In Matthew 17:24–27, Jesus tells Peter to find a coin in a fish’s mouth to pay the temple tax. Is there any evidence or logical explanation for this unusual claim?</a> <a href="/q/is_john_21_24-25_an_authentic_addendum.htm">John 21:24–25 – Why does this chapter appear like an addendum compared to the rest of John’s Gospel, and does its different tone cast doubt on its authenticity?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/21.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) Cast the net on the right side of the ship.--Comp. Note on <a href="/luke/5-6.htm" title="And when they had this done, they enclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net broke.">Luke 5:6</a>. Here the special direction is to cast the net on the right side. We must suppose that the net was cast on the left side, and that they think the speaker who stands on the shore sees some indication of fishes on the other side, for He is still as a stranger to them, and yet they at once obey Him.They were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes.--That is, they were not able to draw it up into the boat. In <a href="/john/21-8.htm" title="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 fishes.">John 21:8</a> they are described as dragging it to the shore. <a href="/commentaries/john/21-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>He told εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. them, αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. “Cast Βάλετε (Balete) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_906.htm">Strong's 906: </a> (a) I cast, throw, rush, (b) often, in the weaker sense: I place, put, drop. A primary verb; to throw. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. net δίκτυον (diktyon) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1350.htm">Strong's 1350: </a> A fishing-net. Probably from a primary verb diko; a seine. on εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. right δεξιὰ (dexia) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1188.htm">Strong's 1188: </a> On the right hand, right hand, right. From dechomai; the right side or hand. side μέρη (merē) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3313.htm">Strong's 3313: </a> A part, portion, share. From an obsolete but more primary form of meiromai; a division or share. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. boat, πλοίου (ploiou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4143.htm">Strong's 4143: </a> A ship, vessel, boat. From pleo; a sailer, i.e. Vessel. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. you will find [some].” εὑρήσετε (heurēsete) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2147.htm">Strong's 2147: </a> A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find. So οὖν (oun) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. they cast [it there], ἔβαλον (ebalon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_906.htm">Strong's 906: </a> (a) I cast, throw, rush, (b) often, in the weaker sense: I place, put, drop. A primary verb; to throw. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. they were unable ἴσχυον (ischyon) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2480.htm">Strong's 2480: </a> To have strength, be strong, be in full health and vigor, be able; meton: I prevail. From ischus; to have force. to haul it in ἑλκύσαι (helkysai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1670.htm">Strong's 1670: </a> To drag, draw, pull, persuade, unsheathe. Or helko hel'-ko; probably akin to haireomai; to drag. because of ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. great number πλήθους (plēthous) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4128.htm">Strong's 4128: </a> A multitude, crowd, great number, assemblage. From pletho; a fulness, i.e. A large number, throng, populace. of τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. fish. ἰχθύων (ichthyōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2486.htm">Strong's 2486: </a> A fish. 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