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He did the same with the fish. <a href="/hcsb/john/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Jesus came, took the bread, and gave it to them. He did the same with the fish. <a href="/asv/john/21.htm">American Standard Version</a> Jesus cometh, and taketh the bread, and giveth them, and the fish likewise. <a href="/cev/john/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus took the bread in his hands and gave some of it to his disciples. He did the same with the fish. <a href="/erv/john/21.htm">English Revised Version</a> Jesus cometh, and taketh the bread, and giveth them, and the fish likewise. <a href="/gwt/john/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus took the bread, gave it to them, and did the same with the fish. <a href="/gnt/john/21.htm">Good News Translation</a> So Jesus went over, took the bread, and gave it to them; he did the same with the fish. <a href="/isv/john/21.htm">International Standard Version</a> Jesus took the bread, gave it to them, and did the same with the fish. <a href="/msb/john/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Jesus then came and took the bread and gave it to them, and He did the same with the fish. <a href="/net/john/21.htm">NET Bible</a> Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and did the same with the fish. <a href="/nheb/john/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then Jesus came and took the bread, gave it to them, and the fish likewise. <a href="/wbt/john/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Jesus then cometh, and taketh bread, and giveth them, and fish likewise. <a href="/wey/john/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then Jesus came and took the bread and gave them some, and the fish in the same way. <a href="/web/john/21.htm">World English Bible</a> Then Jesus came and took the bread, gave it to them, and the fish likewise. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Jesus, therefore, comes and takes the bread and gives [it] to them, and the fish in like manner; <a href="/blb/john/21.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Jesus comes and takes the bread and gives it to them, and the fish likewise. <a href="/ylt/john/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Jesus, therefore, doth come and take the bread and give to them, and the fish in like manner; <a href="/slt/john/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Then comes Jesus, and takes bread, and gives them, and fish likewise.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Jesus cometh and taketh bread, and giveth them, and fish in like manner. <a href="/cpdv/john/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Jesus approached, and he took bread, and he gave it to them, and similarly with the fish. <a href="/nabre/john/21.htm">New American Bible</a> Jesus came over and took the bread and gave it to them, and in like manner the fish. <a href="/nrsvce/john/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and did the same with the fish.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then Jesus drew near, and took bread and fish, and gave to them. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/21.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But Yeshua came near and took the bread and the fish and gave to them.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/21.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Then Jesus came and took the bread, and gave it to them, and the fish likewise. <a href="/godbey/john/21.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Jesus comes, and takes bread, and gives it to them, and fish likewise. <a href="/haweis/john/21.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then Jesus cometh, and taketh the loaf, and distributed to them, and of the fish in like manner. <a href="/mace/john/21.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Jesus then advanc'd, and taking bread, he gave them some, and fish likewise. <a href="/wey/john/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then Jesus came and took the bread and gave them some, and the fish in the same way. <a href="/worrell/john/21.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Jesus cometh, and taketh the bread, and giveth to them, and the fish likewise. <a href="/worsley/john/21.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Jesus therefore cometh and taketh bread, and giveth it to them, and fish likewise. <a href="/parallel/john/21-13.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=7436" 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> …12“Come, have breakfast,” Jesus said to them. None of the disciples dared to ask Him, “Who are You?” They knew it was the Lord. 13<a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: erchetai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- To come, go. ">came</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/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2983.htm" title="2983: lambanei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. ">took</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- 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/740.htm" title="740: arton (N-AMS) -- Bread, a loaf, food. From airo; bread or a loaf.">bread</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: didōsin (V-PIA-3S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">gave it</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.">to them,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3668.htm" title="3668: homoiōs (Adv) -- In like manner, similarly, in the same way, equally. Adverb from homoios; similarly.">He did the same with</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/3795.htm" title="3795: opsarion (N-ANS) -- A little fish. Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of optos; a relish to other food, i.e., fish.">fish.</a> 14This was now the third time that Jesus appeared to the disciples after He was raised from the dead.…<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/24-30.htm">Luke 24:30-31</a> While He was reclining at the table with them, He took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to them. / Then their eyes were opened and they recognized Jesus—and He disappeared from their sight. <a href="/matthew/14-19.htm">Matthew 14:19-20</a> And He directed the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, He spoke a blessing. Then He broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. / They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. <a href="/mark/6-41.htm">Mark 6:41-42</a> Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, Jesus spoke a blessing and broke the loaves. Then He gave them to His disciples to set before the people. And He divided the two fish among them all. / They all ate and were satisfied, <a href="/luke/9-16.htm">Luke 9:16-17</a> Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, Jesus spoke a blessing and broke them. Then He gave them to the disciples to set before the people. / They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. <a href="/john/6-11.htm">John 6:11</a> Then Jesus took the loaves and the fish, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. <a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42</a> They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. <a href="/acts/20-7.htm">Acts 20:7</a> On the first day of the week we came together to break bread. Since Paul was ready to leave the next day, he talked to them and kept on speaking until midnight. <a href="/1_corinthians/11-23.htm">1 Corinthians 11:23-24</a> For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night He was betrayed, took bread, / and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “This is My body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” <a href="/matthew/26-26.htm">Matthew 26:26</a> While they were eating, Jesus took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is My body.” <a href="/mark/14-22.htm">Mark 14:22</a> While they were eating, Jesus took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take it; this is My body.” <a href="/luke/22-19.htm">Luke 22:19</a> And He took the bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body, given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” <a href="/john/6-35.htm">John 6:35</a> Jesus answered, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never hunger, and whoever believes in Me will never thirst. <a href="/john/6-48.htm">John 6:48-51</a> I am the bread of life. / Your fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, yet they died. / This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that anyone may eat of it and not die. ... <a href="/genesis/18-6.htm">Genesis 18:6-8</a> So Abraham hurried into the tent and said to Sarah, “Quick! Prepare three seahs of fine flour, knead it, and bake some bread.” / Meanwhile, Abraham ran to the herd, selected a tender and choice calf, and gave it to a servant, who hurried to prepare it. / Then Abraham brought curds and milk and the calf that had been prepared, and he set them before the men and stood by them under the tree as they ate. <a href="/exodus/16-15.htm">Exodus 16:15</a> When the Israelites saw it, they asked one another, “What is it?” For they did not know what it was. So Moses told them, “It is the bread that the LORD has given you to eat.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Jesus then comes, and takes bread, and gives them, and fish likewise.<a href="/luke/24-42.htm">Luke 24:42,43</a> And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb… <a href="/acts/10-41.htm">Acts 10:41</a> Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/21-9.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/john/21-11.htm">Fish</a> <a href="/john/16-27.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/john/21-12.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/5-19.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/john/21-1.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/john/21-12.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-39.htm">Fish</a> <a href="/john/21-24.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/john/21-14.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/3-24.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/john/21-19.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/john/21-18.htm">Way</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/21.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/21.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Jesus came This phrase highlights the physical presence of Jesus after His resurrection, emphasizing His bodily resurrection. It connects to earlier appearances in <a href="/john/20.htm">John 20</a>, where Jesus shows Himself to His disciples, affirming His victory over death. The act of coming to the disciples signifies His initiative in seeking out His followers, a theme consistent with His earthly ministry.and took the bread Bread is a significant symbol throughout Scripture, often representing sustenance and life. In the context of Jesus' ministry, it recalls the feeding of the 5,000 (John 6) and His declaration as the "bread of life." This act of taking bread is reminiscent of the Last Supper, where Jesus broke bread with His disciples, symbolizing His body given for them.and gave it to them This action of giving reflects Jesus' role as a provider and sustainer. It also signifies fellowship and communion, echoing the breaking of bread in the early church (<a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42</a>). The giving of bread by Jesus can be seen as a type of His provision for spiritual nourishment, paralleling the manna provided to the Israelites in the wilderness.and He did the same with the fish Fish, like bread, is a staple food in the region, and its mention here recalls the miraculous catch earlier in the chapter (<a href="/john/21-6.htm">John 21:6</a>). This act of sharing fish further emphasizes Jesus' role as a provider. The fish also connects to the feeding of the 5,000, where fish were multiplied alongside bread. This reinforces the theme of Jesus' miraculous provision and His authority over creation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The resurrected Christ, appearing to His disciples by the Sea of Tiberias. This event is one of His post-resurrection appearances, demonstrating His continued care and provision for His followers. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> A group of Jesus' followers, including Peter, Thomas, Nathanael, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples, who were fishing when Jesus appeared to them. 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 Jesus appeared to His disciples after His resurrection. 4. <a href="/topical/m/miraculous_catch_of_fish.htm">Miraculous Catch of Fish</a> Prior to this verse, Jesus instructs the disciples to cast their net on the right side of the boat, resulting in a large catch, symbolizing His provision and the abundance found in obedience to His word. 5. <a href="/topical/b/breaking_of_bread_and_fish.htm">Breaking of Bread and Fish</a> Jesus shares a meal with His disciples, reminiscent of the feeding of the 5,000 and the Last Supper, symbolizing fellowship and communion.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/j/jesus_as_provider.htm">Jesus as Provider</a> Jesus' act of providing bread and fish emphasizes His role as the provider for our physical and spiritual needs. Trust in His provision, even when circumstances seem uncertain. <a href="/topical/f/fellowship_with_christ.htm">Fellowship with Christ</a> Sharing a meal with Jesus signifies intimate fellowship. Seek to cultivate a personal relationship with Christ through prayer, worship, and the study of His Word. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_leads_to_abundance.htm">Obedience Leads to Abundance</a> The disciples' obedience in casting the net as Jesus instructed resulted in an abundant catch. Obedience to God's Word often leads to spiritual and sometimes material blessings. <a href="/topical/r/recognition_of_jesus.htm">Recognition of Jesus</a> The disciples recognized Jesus through His actions and words. Be attentive to how Jesus reveals Himself in your daily life through Scripture, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. <a href="/topical/c/communion_and_community.htm">Communion and Community</a> The act of breaking bread together is a reminder of the importance of community and communion with fellow believers. Engage actively in your local church and small groups.<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/what_foods_are_mentioned_in_the_bible.htm">What foods are mentioned in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_know_all_things.htm">Did Jesus know everything? (John 21:17 vs. Mark 13:32)</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/why_did_jesus_drink_post-resurrection.htm">Mark 14:25 - If Jesus vowed not to drink wine again until God's kingdom, why do some passages suggest he ate and drank after his resurrection?</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>(13) Jesus then cometh--i.e., from the place where they had seen Him to the "fire of coals."And taketh bread, and giveth them.--Better, . . . the bread--i.e., the bread of <a href="/john/21-9.htm" title="As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread.">John 21:9</a>. Again (comp. <a href="/john/20-22.htm" title="And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and said to them, Receive you the Holy Ghost:">John 20:22</a>) we are reminded of the words used at the Last Supper. (Comp. Note on <a href="/luke/24-30.htm" title="And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and broke, and gave to them.">Luke 24:30</a>.)And fish likewise.--Better, and the fish likewise--i.e., the fishes of <a href="/context/john/21-9.htm" title="As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread.">John 21:9-10</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 13. - Jesus cometh, and taketh the bread, and giveth them, and the fish likewise. It would seem that the specific bread and fish already referred to (ver. 9) was the material of at least the first part of this sacramental meal No benediction or prayer is mentioned. If this may not be presupposed, his presence made the feast, and was the blessing. Meyer says, however, that ἄρτον and ὀψάριον, as in earlier verses, are simply generic. On either supposition, it is clear from ver. 15 that more fish were prepared and used by the seven disciples than the solitary loaf and ὀψάριον which were first seen upon the fire. The Lord gave them symbolically the entire gift of his love by that which he came forward at this moment to supply. <a href="/commentaries/john/21-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. came ἔρχεται (erchetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. took λαμβάνει (lambanei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2983.htm">Strong's 2983: </a> (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine 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. bread ἄρτον (arton) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_740.htm">Strong's 740: </a> Bread, a loaf, food. From airo; bread or a loaf. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. gave [it] δίδωσιν (didōsin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. to 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. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [He did] the same with ὁμοίως (homoiōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3668.htm">Strong's 3668: </a> In like manner, similarly, in the same way, equally. Adverb from homoios; similarly. 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. fish. ὀψάριον (opsarion) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3795.htm">Strong's 3795: </a> A little fish. Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of optos; a relish to other food, i.e., fish. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/john/21-13.htm">John 21:13 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/john/21-13.htm">John 21:13 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/john/21-13.htm">John 21:13 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/john/21-13.htm">John 21:13 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/john/21-13.htm">John 21:13 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/john/21-13.htm">John 21:13 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/john/21-13.htm">John 21:13 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/john/21-13.htm">John 21:13 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/john/21-13.htm">John 21:13 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/john/21-13.htm">John 21:13 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/john/21-13.htm">NT Gospels: John 21:13 Then Jesus came and took the bread (Jhn Jo Jn) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/john/21-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="John 21:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="John 21:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/john/21-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="John 21:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="John 21:14" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>