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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/john/21.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />When they landed, they saw a fire of burning coals there with fish on it, and some bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/john/21.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />When they got there, they found breakfast waiting for them—fish cooking over a charcoal fire, and some bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/john/21.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire in place, with fish laid out on it, and bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/john/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />When they landed, they saw a charcoal fire there with fish on it, and some bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/21.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />So when they got out onto the land, they see a fire of coals lying, and a fish lying on <i>it</i>, and bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/john/21.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/john/21.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then, as soon as they had come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid on it, and bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/john/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So when they got out on the land, they saw a charcoal fire <i>already</i> made and fish placed on it, and bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/john/21.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So when they got out on the land, they saw a charcoal fire already laid and fish placed on it, and bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/john/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And so when they got out upon the land, they saw a charcoal fire <i>already</i> laid, and fish placed on it, and bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/john/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So when they got out on the land, they saw a charcoal fire in place and fish placed on it, and bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/john/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So when they got out on the beach, they saw a charcoal fire set up and fish on it <i>cooking,</i> and bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/john/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire there, with fish lying on it, and bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/john/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire there, with fish lying on it, and bread. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/john/21.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />So when they got out upon the land, they see a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/john/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When the disciples got out of the boat, they saw some bread and a charcoal fire with fish on it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/john/21.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />So when they got out upon the land, they see a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/john/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When they went ashore, they saw a fire with a fish lying on the coals, and they saw a loaf of bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/john/21.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When they stepped ashore, they saw a charcoal fire there with fish on it and some bread. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/john/21.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When they arrived at the shore, they saw a charcoal fire with fish lying on it, and some bread. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/john/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When they landed, they saw a charcoal fire there with fish on it, and some bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/john/21.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When they got out on the beach, they saw a charcoal fire ready with a fish placed on it, and bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/john/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So when they got out on the land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish placed on it, and bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/john/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />As soon then as they had come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid upon them, and bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />As soon as they landed, they saw a charcoal fire burning there, with fish broiling on it, and bread close by.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/john/21.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />So when they got out on the land, they saw a fire of coals there, with fish and bread laid on it. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/john/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />when, therefore, they came to the land, they behold a fire of coals lying [there], and a fish lying on it, and bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/21.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />So when they got out onto the land, they see a fire of coals lying, and a fish lying on <i>it</i>, and bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/john/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> when, therefore, they came to the land, they behold a fire of coals lying, and a fish lying on it, and bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/john/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />When therefore they came away to the land, they see a heap of burning coals laid, and little fish laid upon, and bread.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/john/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />As soon then as they came to land, they saw hot coals lying, and a fish laid thereon, and bread. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/john/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then, when they climbed down to the land they saw burning coals prepared, and fish already placed above them, and bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/john/21.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When they climbed out on shore, they saw a charcoal fire with fish on it and bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/john/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When they had gone ashore, they saw a charcoal fire there, with fish on it, and bread.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/john/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />When they landed, they saw burning coals set, and a fish laid on them, and bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/21.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But when they came up to the land they saw burning coals, which had been set, and fish were lying on them, and bread.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/john/21.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />As soon as they had come to the land, they saw there a fire of coals, and fish lying upon it, and bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/john/21.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Then when they came to the land, they see fire lying, and fish and bread lying on it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/john/21.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />When therefore they were come to land, they saw a fire laid, and a fish upon it, and a loaf.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/john/21.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />assoon as they were come to land, they saw fish frying upon a fire of coals there, and bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />As soon as they landed, they saw a charcoal fire burning there, with fish broiling on it, and bread close by.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/john/21.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />When, therefore, they went out upon the land, they see a fire of coals there, and fish lying thereon, and bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/john/21.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And as soon as they were come to land, they saw a fire laid, and fish upon <i>it,</i> and bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/john/21-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=7402" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/john/21.htm">Jesus Appears by the Sea of Tiberias</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>The other disciples came ashore in the boat. They dragged in the net full of fish, for they were not far from land, only about a hundred yards. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly."></a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: Hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">When</a> <a href="/greek/576.htm" title="576: apebēsan (V-AIA-3P) -- From apo and the base of basis; literally, to disembark; figuratively, to eventuate.">they landed,</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."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1093.htm" title="1093: gēn (N-AFS) -- Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe."></a> <a href="/greek/991.htm" title="991: blepousin (V-PIA-3P) -- (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at.">they saw</a> <a href="/greek/439.htm" title="439: anthrakian (N-AFS) -- A coal-fire, a heap of burning coals. From anthrax; a bed of burning coals.">a charcoal fire</a> <a href="/greek/2749.htm" title="2749: keimenēn (V-PPM/P-AFS) -- To lie, recline, be placed, be laid, set, specially appointed, destined. Middle voice of a primary verb; to lie outstretched.">there</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">with</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> <a href="/greek/1945.htm" title="1945: epikeimenon (V-PPM/P-ANS) -- From epi and keimai; to rest upon.">on it,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/740.htm" title="740: arton (N-AMS) -- Bread, a loaf, food. From airo; bread or a loaf.">some bread.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">10</span>Jesus told them, “Bring some of the fish you have just caught.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/24-42.htm">Luke 24:42-43</a></span><br />So they gave Him a piece of broiled fish, / and He took it and ate it in front of them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-9.htm">John 6:9-13</a></span><br />“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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/14-19.htm">Matthew 14:19-21</a></span><br />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. / About five thousand men were fed, besides women and children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/6-41.htm">Mark 6:41-44</a></span><br />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, / and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces of bread and fish. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/9-16.htm">Luke 9:16-17</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-1.htm">John 6:1-14</a></span><br />After this, Jesus crossed to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias). / A large crowd followed Him because they saw the signs He was performing on the sick. / Then Jesus went up on the mountain and sat down with His disciples. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/10-41.htm">Acts 10:41</a></span><br />not by all the people, but by the witnesses God had chosen beforehand, by us who ate and drank with Him after He rose from the dead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/18-18.htm">John 18:18</a></span><br />Because it was cold, the servants and officers were standing around a charcoal fire they had made to keep warm. And Peter was also standing with them, warming himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/13-4.htm">John 13:4-5</a></span><br />So He got up from the supper, laid aside His outer garments, and wrapped a towel around His waist. / After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and dry them with the towel that was around Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/19-6.htm">1 Kings 19:6</a></span><br />And he looked around, and there by his head was a cake of bread baked over hot coals, and a jar of water. So he ate and drank and lay down again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/16-13.htm">Exodus 16:13-15</a></span><br />That evening quail came and covered the camp, and in the morning there was a layer of dew around the camp. / When the layer of dew had evaporated, there were thin flakes on the desert floor, as fine as frost on the ground. / 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/11-7.htm">Numbers 11:7-9</a></span><br />Now the manna resembled coriander seed, and its appearance was like that of gum resin. / The people walked around and gathered it, ground it on a handmill or crushed it in a mortar, then boiled it in a cooking pot or shaped it into cakes. It tasted like pastry baked with fine oil. / When the dew fell on the camp at night, the manna would fall with it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-15.htm">1 Samuel 2:15</a></span><br />Even before the fat was burned, the servant of the priest would come and say to the man who was sacrificing, “Give the priest some meat to roast, because he will not accept boiled meat from you, but only raw.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/17-6.htm">1 Kings 17:6</a></span><br />The ravens would bring him bread and meat in the morning and evening, and he would drink from the brook.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/4-42.htm">2 Kings 4:42-44</a></span><br />Now a man from Baal-shalishah came to the man of God with a sack of twenty loaves of barley bread from the first ripe grain. “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha. / But his servant asked, “How am I to set twenty loaves before a hundred men?” “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha, “for this is what the LORD says: ‘They will eat and have some left over.’” / So he set it before them, and they ate and had some left over, according to the word of the LORD.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread.</p><p class="hdg">they saw.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/19-5.htm">1 Kings 19:5,6</a></b></br> And as he lay and slept under a juniper tree, behold, then an angel touched him, and said unto him, Arise <i>and</i> eat… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/4-11.htm">Matthew 4:11</a></b></br> Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/8-3.htm">Mark 8:3</a></b></br> And if I send them away fasting to their own houses, they will faint by the way: for divers of them came from far.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/21-4.htm">Already</a> <a href="/john/13-30.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/john/5-35.htm">Burning</a> <a href="/john/18-18.htm">Charcoal</a> <a href="/john/19-42.htm">Close</a> <a href="/john/18-18.htm">Coals</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-21.htm">Cooking</a> <a href="/john/18-18.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/john/21-8.htm">Fish</a> <a href="/john/20-15.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/john/20-7.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/john/19-30.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/john/12-14.htm">Thereon</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/21-14.htm">Already</a> <a href="/john/21-13.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/acts/7-30.htm">Burning</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-21.htm">Charcoal</a> <a href="/acts/3-2.htm">Close</a> <a href="/romans/12-20.htm">Coals</a> <a href="/genesis/25-29.htm">Cooking</a> <a href="/acts/2-3.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/john/21-10.htm">Fish</a> <a href="/acts/3-2.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/acts/1-7.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/acts/10-29.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/acts/23-24.htm">Thereon</a><div class="vheading2">John 21</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/21-1.htm">Jesus appearing again to his disciples is known of them by the great catch of fish.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/21-12.htm">He dines with them;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/21-15.htm">earnestly commands Peter to feed his lambs and sheep;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/21-18.htm">foretells him of his death;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/21-22.htm">rebukes his curiosity.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/21-24.htm">The conclusion.</a></span><br></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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The Sea of Galilee, also known as the Sea of Tiberias, is the setting, a significant location in Jesus' ministry. This event occurs after Jesus' resurrection, highlighting His continued presence and guidance in the disciples' lives.<p><b>they saw a charcoal fire there</b><br>The charcoal fire is reminiscent of the fire Peter warmed himself by during Jesus' trial (<a href="/john/18-18.htm">John 18:18</a>). This setting may evoke Peter's denial, setting the stage for his restoration later in the chapter. Charcoal fires were common for cooking, indicating a prepared meal.<p><b>with fish on it</b><br>Fish is a staple in the diet of those living around the Sea of Galilee. Jesus' provision of fish here mirrors the miraculous catch earlier in the chapter and recalls the feeding of the 5,000 (<a href="/john/6.htm">John 6:1-14</a>), emphasizing His role as provider. Fish also became an early Christian symbol, representing believers and the mission to be "fishers of men" (<a href="/matthew/4-19.htm">Matthew 4:19</a>).<p><b>and some bread</b><br>Bread, a basic sustenance, is significant in Jesus' teachings, symbolizing His body and the Word of God (<a href="/john/6-35.htm">John 6:35</a>). The presence of bread alongside fish recalls the Last Supper and the breaking of bread as a sign of fellowship and communion with Christ. This meal signifies Jesus' continued fellowship and provision for His disciples.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>The resurrected Christ who appears to His disciples by the Sea of Galilee, demonstrating His continued care and provision for them.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a></b><br>Specifically, Peter, Thomas, Nathanael, the sons of Zebedee (James and John), and two other disciples are present. They are returning from a night of fishing.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/sea_of_galilee.htm">Sea of Galilee</a></b><br>The location where Jesus appears to His disciples after His resurrection, a familiar place of ministry and miracles.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/charcoal_fire.htm">Charcoal Fire</a></b><br>A specific detail that recalls Peter's denial of Jesus (<a href="/john/18-18.htm">John 18:18</a>) and sets the stage for his restoration.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/f/fish_and_bread.htm">Fish and Bread</a></b><br>Symbolic of Jesus' provision and reminiscent of the feeding of the 5,000, highlighting His role as the provider.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/j/jesus'_provision.htm">Jesus' Provision</a></b><br>Jesus provides for our needs, both physical and spiritual. Just as He prepared a meal for His disciples, He cares for us in our daily lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/restoration_and_forgiveness.htm">Restoration and Forgiveness</a></b><br>The setting of the charcoal fire is a reminder of Peter's denial, yet it becomes a place of restoration. Jesus offers forgiveness and restoration to all who repent.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_fellowship.htm">Community and Fellowship</a></b><br>The shared meal signifies the importance of fellowship among believers. Gathering together strengthens our faith and encourages mutual support.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_bread_and_fish.htm">Symbolism of Bread and Fish</a></b><br>These elements remind us of Jesus' miracles and His identity as the Bread of Life. We are called to trust in His provision and share His abundance with others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_and_trust.htm">Obedience and Trust</a></b><br>The disciples' obedience in casting their nets as instructed by Jesus led to a miraculous catch. Trusting and obeying Jesus leads to fruitful outcomes in our lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_21.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 21</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_biblically_respect_others.htm">What are examples of miracles in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_jesus_consume_meat.htm">Did Jesus consume meat?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_jesus_ask_peter_3_times.htm">John 21:15–17 – Why does Jesus repeat his question to Peter three times, and does this contradict or overlap inconsistently with Peter’s declarations in earlier chapters? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_do_elijah_and_elisha_teach.htm">What lessons do Elijah and Elisha teach us?</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>(9) <span class= "bld">They saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread.</span>--In the original the tenses are present, describing the scene as it was impressed on the mind of the writer. <span class= "ital">They saw a fire of coals and fish lying thereon, and bread,</span> or, perhaps,. . . . <span class= "ital">and a fish lying thereon, and a loaf.</span><p>For "fire of coals" comp. Note on <a href="/john/18-18.htm" title="And the servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire of coals; for it was cold: and they warmed themselves: and Peter stood with them, and warmed himself.">John 18:18</a>.<p>For the word rendered "fish," comp. <a href="/john/21-10.htm" title="Jesus said to them, Bring of the fish which you have now caught.">John 21:10</a>; <a href="/john/21-13.htm" title="Jesus then comes, and takes bread, and gives them, and fish likewise.">John 21:13</a>, and Notes on <a href="/john/6-9.htm" title="There is a lad here, which has five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many?">John 6:9</a>; <a href="/john/6-11.htm" title="And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would.">John 6:11</a>. In this passage and in <a href="/john/21-13.htm" title="Jesus then comes, and takes bread, and gives them, and fish likewise.">John 21:13</a> only it occurs in the singular, but it seems clear that it may be collective, as our word "fish." . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">So when they were come to land</span> (literally, with Revised Version, got out of the boat upon the land; <span class="hebrew">א</span> reads <span class="greek">ἀνέβησαν</span> instead of <span class="greek">ἀπέβησαν</span>), <span class="cmt_word">they see a fire of coals there</span>. The word <span class="greek">ἀνθρακία</span> occurs only in <a href="/john/18-18.htm">John 18:18</a> and in this place. It is derived from <span class="greek">ἄνθραξ</span>, a "coal of fire," or burning charcoal. Observe the form <span class="greek">κειμένην</span> (of <a href="/john/2-6.htm">John 2:6</a>), which implies that the burning brazier was placed there for a purpose. <span class="cmt_word">And fish laid thereon, and a loaf</span>. (<span class="greek">Ὀψάριον</span> and <span class="greek">ὀψάρια</span>, used both in the singular and the plural for the roast relish eaten with bread, and, by reason of the customary food of the people, is often used for "fish" or "fishes.") Our Lord was regarding the whole of this proceeding from the standing of one who would meet their hunger, and was conscious of power to feed the world in its utmost need. So the provision which was thus made in advance for the need of the disciples becomes symbolic of Christ's power to meet all the wants of the dying world. Numerous speculations have been hazarded about the method employed by our Lord to prepare this meal. The early Fathers, Chrysostom, Theophylact, with Grotius, have appealed to Christ's creative power. Luthardt thinks of the ministry of angels. Some have suggested that Peter prepared the hasty repast during the interval that elapsed between his landing on the shore and the approach of the boat. Our Lord, who knew how to arrange for the last supper with his disciples, and who had all the resources of Providence, and hosts of disciples along the shore, would, with superlative ease, and without revealing himself to strangers, have made this simple meal; and, with his knowledge of the ease, would have still delighted to act towards his beloved ones as at once their Host and their Minister. He simply prepared for his own what he has been doing ever since. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/john/21-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">When</span><br /><span class="grk">Ὡς</span> <span class="translit">(Hōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they landed,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀπέβησαν</span> <span class="translit">(apebēsan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_576.htm">Strong's 576: </a> </span><span class="str2">From apo and the base of basis; literally, to disembark; figuratively, to eventuate.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they saw</span><br /><span class="grk">βλέπουσιν</span> <span class="translit">(blepousin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_991.htm">Strong's 991: </a> </span><span class="str2">(primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a charcoal fire</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀνθρακιὰν</span> <span class="translit">(anthrakian)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_439.htm">Strong's 439: </a> </span><span class="str2">A coal-fire, a heap of burning coals. From anthrax; a bed of burning coals.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">there</span><br /><span class="grk">κειμένην</span> <span class="translit">(keimenēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2749.htm">Strong's 2749: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lie, recline, be placed, be laid, set, specially appointed, destined. Middle voice of a primary verb; to lie outstretched.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[with]</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">fish</span><br /><span class="grk">ὀψάριον</span> <span class="translit">(opsarion)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3795.htm">Strong's 3795: </a> </span><span class="str2">A little fish. Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of optos; a relish to other food, i.e., fish.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on it,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπικείμενον</span> <span class="translit">(epikeimenon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1945.htm">Strong's 1945: </a> </span><span class="str2">From epi and keimai; to rest upon.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">[some] bread.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἄρτον</span> <span class="translit">(arton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_740.htm">Strong's 740: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bread, a loaf, food. 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