John 21:14
“This is now the third time that Jesus shewed himself to his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead.”
John 21:14 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- This is now the third time that Jesus shewed himself to his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- This is now the third time that Jesus was manifested to his disciples, after he was risen from the dead.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- This is now the third time that Jesus was manifested to the disciples, after that he was risen from the dead.
- DARBYDarby
- This is already the third time that Jesus had been manifested to the disciples, being risen from among the dead.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- This is now the third time that Jesus was revealed to his disciples, after he had risen from the dead.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- this is now a third time Jesus was manifested to his disciples, having been raised from the dead.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- This was now the third time Jesus appeared to His disciples after He was raised from the dead.
Context: John 21
12Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord.
13Jesus then cometh, and taketh bread, and giveth them, and fish likewise.
14This is now the third time that Jesus shewed himself to his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead.
15So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.
16He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
About John 21: The Restoration of Peter and the Commissioning of the Disciples
Jesus appears to His disciples again, and teaches Peter about love and service.
Commentary
John 21 is a beautiful chapter that speaks to the power of Jesus' love and grace. In this chapter, Jesus appears to the disciples after his resurrection and shows them the power of his love and grace. He invites them to breakfast and then asks Peter three times if he loves him. This is a powerful reminder of Jesus' love and grace, and how he is willing to forgive and restore us no matter how many times we fail him. Jesus then commissions Peter to feed his sheep, a reminder of the importance of caring for others and being a good shepherd. Finally, Jesus tells Peter that he will die a martyr's death, a reminder of the ultimate sacrifice Jesus made for us. This chapter is a powerful reminder of Jesus' love and grace and how he is willing to forgive and restore us no matter how many times we fail him.