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yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. <a href="/bsb/john/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not recognize that it was Jesus. <a href="/blb/john/21.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now morning already having come, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not know that it is Jesus. <a href="/kjv/john/21.htm">King James Bible</a> But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus. <a href="/nkjv/john/21.htm">New King James Version</a> But when the morning had now come, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. <a href="/nasb_/john/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But when the day was now breaking, Jesus stood on the beach; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. <a href="/nasb/john/21.htm">NASB 1995</a> But when the day was now breaking, Jesus stood on the beach; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. <a href="/nasb77/john/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But when the day was now breaking, Jesus stood on the beach; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. <a href="/lsb/john/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But when the day was now breaking, Jesus stood on the beach; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. <a href="/amp/john/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a> As morning was breaking, Jesus [came and] stood on the beach; however, the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. <a href="/csb/john/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When daybreak came, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not know it was Jesus. <a href="/hcsb/john/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When daybreak came, Jesus stood on the shore. However, the disciples did not know it was Jesus. <a href="/asv/john/21.htm">American Standard Version</a> But when day was now breaking, Jesus stood on the beach: yet the disciples knew not that it was Jesus. <a href="/cev/john/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Early the next morning Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize who he was. <a href="/erv/john/21.htm">English Revised Version</a> But when day was now breaking, Jesus stood on the beach: howbeit the disciples knew not that it was Jesus. <a href="/gwt/john/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> As the sun was rising, Jesus stood on the shore. The disciples didn't realize that it was Jesus. <a href="/gnt/john/21.htm">Good News Translation</a> As the sun was rising, Jesus stood at the water's edge, but the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. <a href="/isv/john/21.htm">International Standard Version</a> Just as dawn was breaking, Jesus stood on the shore. The disciples didn't realize it was Jesus. <a href="/msb/john/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not recognize that it was Jesus. <a href="/net/john/21.htm">NET Bible</a> When it was already very early morning, Jesus stood on the beach, but the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. <a href="/nheb/john/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But when day had already come, Jesus stood on the beach, yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. <a href="/wbt/john/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But when the morning had now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus. <a href="/wey/john/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> When, however, day was now dawning, Jesus stood on the beach, though the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. <a href="/web/john/21.htm">World English Bible</a> But when day had already come, Jesus stood on the beach; yet the disciples didn’t know that it was Jesus. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And morning having now come, Jesus stood at the shore, yet indeed the disciples did not know that it is Jesus; <a href="/blb/john/21.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now morning already having come, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not know that it is Jesus. <a href="/ylt/john/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And morning being now come, Jesus stood at the shore, yet indeed the disciples did not know that it is Jesus; <a href="/slt/john/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And morning being already come, Jesus stood on the sea-shore: yet the disciples knew not that it is Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But when the morning was come, Jesus stood on the shore: yet the disciples knew not that it was Jesus. <a href="/cpdv/john/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But when morning arrived, Jesus stood on the shore. Yet the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus. <a href="/nabre/john/21.htm">New American Bible</a> When it was already dawn, Jesus was standing on the shore; but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus. <a href="/nrsvce/john/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Just after daybreak, Jesus stood on the beach; but the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> When morning came, Jesus stood by the sea side; and the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/21.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But when it was dawn, Yeshua stood on the side of the sea and the disciples did not know that it was Yeshua.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/21.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But when the morning had now come, Jesus stood on the shore; but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus. <a href="/godbey/john/21.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And it being now morning, Jesus stood on the shore: the disciples did not know that He is Jesus. <a href="/haweis/john/21.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood upon the beach: yet the disciples had not discovered that it was Jesus. <a href="/mace/john/21.htm">Mace New Testament</a> as soon as it was morning, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. <a href="/wey/john/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> When, however, day was now dawning, Jesus stood on the beach, though the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. <a href="/worrell/john/21.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But, morning now coming on, Jesus stood on the beach; yet the disciples knew not that it was Jesus. <a href="/worsley/john/21.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But when it was morning, Jesus stood on the shore: though the disciples knew not that it was Jesus. <a href="/parallel/john/21-4.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=7351" 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> …3Simon Peter told them, “I am going fishing.” “We will go with you,” they said. So they went out and got into the boat, but caught nothing that night. 4<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/4405.htm" title="4405: Prōias (N-GFS) -- Early morning. Feminine of a derivative of proi as noun; day-dawn.">Early in the morning,</a> <a href="/greek/2235.htm" title="2235: ēdē (Adv) -- Already; now at length, now after all this waiting. Apparently from e and de; even now."></a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: genomenēs (V-APM/P-GFS) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude."></a> <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/2476.htm" title="2476: estē (V-AIA-3S) -- A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications.">stood</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: 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/123.htm" title="123: aigialon (N-AMS) -- Sea-coast, (sandy) beach; shore (of sea or lake), land. From aisso and hals (on which the waves dash).">shore,</a> <a href="/greek/3305.htm" title="3305: mentoi (Conj) -- (a) indeed, really, (b) yet, however, nevertheless. From Not Used and toi; indeed though, i.e. However.">but</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- 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/3101.htm" title="3101: mathētai (N-NMP) -- A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.">disciples</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">did not</a> <a href="/greek/1492.htm" title="1492: ēdeisan (V-LIA-3P) -- To know, remember, appreciate. ">recognize</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">it was</a> <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> 5So He called out to them, “Children, do you have any fish?” “No,” they answered.…<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/24-15.htm">Luke 24:15</a> And as they talked and deliberated, Jesus Himself came up and walked along with them. <a href="/john/20-14.htm">John 20:14</a> When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there. But she did not recognize that it was Jesus. <a href="/matthew/28-9.htm">Matthew 28:9</a> Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him. <a href="/mark/16-12.htm">Mark 16:12</a> After this, Jesus appeared in a different form to two of them as they walked along in the country. <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="/john/6-19.htm">John 6:19-20</a> When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the sea—and they were terrified. / But Jesus spoke up: “It is I; do not be afraid.” <a href="/john/10-27.htm">John 10:27</a> My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. <a href="/john/14-19.htm">John 14:19</a> In a little while the world will see Me no more, but you will see Me. Because I live, you also will live. <a href="/john/16-16.htm">John 16:16</a> In a little while you will see Me no more, and then after a little while you will see Me.” <a href="/matthew/14-25.htm">Matthew 14:25-26</a> During the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea. / When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear. <a href="/genesis/18-1.htm">Genesis 18:1</a> Then the LORD appeared to Abraham by the Oaks of Mamre in the heat of the day, while he was sitting at the entrance of his tent. <a href="/genesis/32-24.htm">Genesis 32:24</a> So Jacob was left all alone, and there a man wrestled with him until daybreak. <a href="/exodus/3-2.htm">Exodus 3:2</a> There the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a blazing fire from within a bush. Moses saw the bush ablaze with fire, but it was not consumed. <a href="/joshua/5-13.htm">Joshua 5:13</a> Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in His hand. Joshua approached Him and asked, “Are You for us or for our enemies?” <a href="/judges/6-12.htm">Judges 6:12</a> And the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon and said, “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus.but.<a href="/john/20-14.htm">John 20:14</a> And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus.<a href="/mark/16-12.htm">Mark 16:12</a> After that he appeared in another form unto two of them, as they walked, and went into the country.<a href="/luke/24-15.htm">Luke 24:15,16,31</a> And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/20-1.htm">Already</a> <a href="/luke/5-3.htm">Beach</a> <a href="/john/19-33.htm">Breaking</a> <a href="/john/19-28.htm">Conscious</a> <a href="/luke/1-79.htm">Dawning</a> <a href="/john/21-2.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/john/20-1.htm">Early</a> <a href="/luke/21-24.htm">Edge</a> <a href="/john/20-6.htm">However</a> <a href="/john/20-30.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/john/21-1.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/20-1.htm">Morn</a> <a href="/john/19-14.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/john/20-14.htm">Realize</a> <a href="/john/21-1.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/john/6-21.htm">Shore</a> <a href="/john/20-26.htm">Stood</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/21-9.htm">Already</a> <a href="/acts/21-5.htm">Beach</a> <a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Breaking</a> <a href="/john/21-12.htm">Conscious</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-2.htm">Dawning</a> <a href="/john/21-8.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/acts/5-21.htm">Early</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-34.htm">Edge</a> <a href="/acts/2-13.htm">However</a> <a href="/john/21-25.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/john/21-5.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/psalms/30-5.htm">Morn</a> <a href="/acts/2-15.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/acts/7-25.htm">Realize</a> <a href="/john/21-7.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/john/21-8.htm">Shore</a> <a href="/acts/1-10.htm">Stood</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>Early in the morning This phrase indicates the time of day, suggesting a new beginning or a fresh start, which is often symbolic in Scripture. Morning is frequently associated with renewal and hope, as seen in <a href="/lamentations/3-22.htm">Lamentations 3:22-23</a>, where God's mercies are described as new every morning. The early morning setting also reflects the resurrection theme, as Jesus rose early on the first day of the week.Jesus stood on the shore The image of Jesus standing on the shore can symbolize His role as a guide and protector, watching over His disciples. The shore represents a place of transition between land and sea, symbolizing the boundary between the earthly and the divine. This setting is reminiscent of other biblical instances where God reveals Himself near water, such as the parting of the Red Sea or Jesus walking on water.but the disciples did not recognize that it was Jesus This lack of recognition can be seen as a test of faith and understanding. It parallels other post-resurrection appearances where Jesus was not immediately recognized, such as the road to Emmaus in <a href="/luke/24-13.htm">Luke 24:13-35</a>. This theme emphasizes the spiritual insight needed to perceive Jesus' true identity. It also reflects the disciples' ongoing journey of faith and understanding, as they transition from seeing Jesus in the flesh to recognizing Him in His resurrected form.<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 Galilee. His presence signifies His continued guidance and leadership. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> The followers of Jesus, specifically Peter, Thomas, Nathanael, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples, who were fishing at the time of this event. 3. <a href="/topical/s/sea_of_galilee.htm">Sea of Galilee</a> Also known as the Sea of Tiberias, this is the location where Jesus appears to His disciples after His resurrection. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_shore.htm">The Shore</a> The place where Jesus stands, symbolizing a position of oversight and authority, as well as a place of transition from the sea (representing chaos and uncertainty) to land (representing stability and revelation). 5. <a href="/topical/e/early_morning.htm">Early Morning</a> The time of day when Jesus appears, symbolizing new beginnings and the light of revelation after the darkness of night.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/recognizing_jesus_in_our_lives.htm">Recognizing Jesus in Our Lives</a> Just as the disciples initially failed to recognize Jesus, we too can miss His presence in our daily lives. We must cultivate spiritual awareness to see Him in our circumstances. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_perception.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Perception</a> Spiritual perception is crucial for recognizing Jesus' work and presence. This requires prayer, study of Scripture, and openness to the Holy Spirit. <a href="/topical/n/new_beginnings_with_christ.htm">New Beginnings with Christ</a> The early morning setting symbolizes new beginnings. In Christ, we have the opportunity for renewal and fresh starts, no matter our past failures. <a href="/topical/j/jesus'_continual_guidance.htm">Jesus' Continual Guidance</a> Jesus standing on the shore represents His ongoing guidance and oversight in our lives. We can trust Him to lead us through uncertain times. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_jesus'_call.htm">Obedience to Jesus' Call</a> The disciples' eventual recognition and response to Jesus' instructions remind us of the importance of obedience to His call, even when we do not fully understand His plans.<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/did_jesus_speak_secretly_or_openly.htm">Did Jesus speak secretly? John 18:20 says no, but Mark 4:34 and Matthew 13:10-11 suggest he explained parables privately to his disciples.</a> <a href="/q/how_does_jesus_eat_post-resurrection.htm">John 21:12-14 - How is Jesus physically present and eating with his disciples post-resurrection, given standard biological and historical considerations?</a> <a href="/q/origin_of_belief__'beloved_disciple'_immortal.htm">John 21:20-23 - Where did the belief originate that the 'disciple whom Jesus loved' would never die, and what does it imply about the credibility of the text?</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>(4) Jesus stood on the shore.--Comp. <a href="/john/20-19.htm" title="Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the middle, and said to them, Peace be to you.">John 20:19</a>; <a href="/john/20-26.htm" title="And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the middle, and said, Peace be to you.">John 20:26</a>. The words express the sudden appearance without any indication of His coming. He was then standing in the midst, or on the shore, but no one knew whence or how.The disciples knew not that it was Jesus.--Comp. <a href="/john/20-14.htm" title="And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus.">John 20:14</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 4. - When the day was now breaking, Jesus stood on the beach. If the εἰς be thetrue reading, it would imply that he stood forth, as having come from some unperceived region. If the ἐπὶ remain, the idea is that the morning light, as it was breaking over them through the curtain of dense mist which hung before sunrise on the eastern hills, discovered Jesus standing upon the beach. There is obvious reference, in the manner of his approach, to that "standing" in the midst of them, with which they had become familiar (see <a href="/john/20-14.htm">John 20:14, 19, 26</a>). Howbeit (μέντοι suggests something unusual, <a href="/john/4-27.htm">John 4:27</a>; <a href="/john/12-42.htm">John 12:42</a>) the disciples knew not that it was Jesus. He is not walking on the waters as of old, but standing on the solid ground. Just as Mary of Magdala, and as the disciples on the way to Emmaus, and as even the disciples themselves on the Easter night, were in doubt, at first, who and what this manifestation might mean, so now the chosen seven fail to understand that which was before their very eyes. The morning mist and shadows adding to the obscurity produced by some hundred yards of distance, together with wearied and toilsome effort and a sleepless night, may suggest some explanation of the marvel; but the mystery is baffling. Two or three remarks may be made. (1) These various appearances seem at first to confuse their perceptions by reason of the ordinary human characteristics that accompanied them. Mary for a moment mistook him for the owner or worker in the garden; the "two disciples" imagined that he was "a stranger in Jerusalem;" and these disciples think him, for the moment, to have been a stray wanderer by the lake-side. Their presupposition concerning the reappearance of their risen Lord would probably have involved some strange and awe-striking fulguration of his power; but the true "spiritual body" does, when it pleases, take on forms far more familiar. (2) The slowness of the process by which the apostles became finally convinced, against their prejudices and sense-bound views, that he had risen into a new form of living, and into new conditions of existence. <a href="/commentaries/john/21-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Early in the morning, Πρωΐας (Prōias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4405.htm">Strong's 4405: </a> Early morning. Feminine of a derivative of proi as noun; day-dawn. 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. stood ἔστη (estē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2476.htm">Strong's 2476: </a> A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications. 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 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. shore, αἰγιαλόν (aigialon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_123.htm">Strong's 123: </a> Sea-coast, (sandy) beach; shore (of sea or lake), land. From aisso and hals (on which the waves dash). but μέντοι (mentoi) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3305.htm">Strong's 3305: </a> (a) indeed, really, (b) yet, however, nevertheless. From Not Used and toi; indeed though, i.e. However. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative 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. disciples μαθηταὶ (mathētai) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3101.htm">Strong's 3101: </a> A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil. {did} not οὐ (ou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. recognize ᾔδεισαν (ēdeisan) Verb - Pluperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1492.htm">Strong's 1492: </a> To know, remember, appreciate. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. it was ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. 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. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/john/21-4.htm">John 21:4 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/john/21-4.htm">John 21:4 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/john/21-4.htm">John 21:4 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/john/21-4.htm">John 21:4 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/john/21-4.htm">John 21:4 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/john/21-4.htm">John 21:4 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/john/21-4.htm">John 21:4 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/john/21-4.htm">John 21:4 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/john/21-4.htm">John 21:4 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/john/21-4.htm">John 21:4 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/john/21-4.htm">NT Gospels: John 21:4 But when day had already come Jesus (Jhn Jo Jn) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/john/21-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="John 21:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="John 21:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/john/21-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="John 21:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="John 21:5" /></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>