SEV Biblia, Chapter 21:1
¶ Despus se manifest Jess otra vez a sus discípulos en el mar de Tiberias; y se manifest de esta manera:
Clarke's Bible Commentary - John 21:1
Verse 1. Jesus showed himself again] After that our Lord had appeared several times to the women, and to the apostles at Jerusalem, and at the tomb, he bade them go into Galilee, giving them the promise of meeting them there: Matt. xxviii. 7; Mark xvi. 7. This promise we find he fulfilled in the way John relates here. This was the seventh appearance of our Lord after the resurrection. Matthew, Matt. xxviii. 16, has but just mentioned it: of it the rest of the evangelists say nothing, and this is the reason why John gives it so particularly.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 1. After these things , etc.] The resurrection of Christ from the dead, his appearance to Mary Magdalene, and twice to his disciples; once when Thomas was absent, and at another time when he was present: Jesus showed himself again to the disciples , a third time, as in ( John 21:14) though not to them all; seven are only mentioned, as together, when he appeared to them: at the sea of Tiberias ; the same with the sea of Galilee; (see John 6:1) for after the second appearance of Christ to his disciples, they went from Jerusalem to Galilee, by the order of Christ, who appointed to meet them there, ( Matthew 28:10,16) and on this way showed he himself ; the manner in which he made his appearance, and the persons to whom, are as follow.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 1-14 - Christ makes himself known to his people, usually in his ordinances but sometimes by his Spirit he visits them when employed in their business. It is good for the disciples of Christ to be together in common conversation, and common business. The hour for their enterin upon action was not come. They would help to maintain themselves, an not be burdensome to any. Christ's time of making himself known to his people, is when they are most at a loss. He knows the temporal wants of his people, and has promised them not only grace sufficient, but foo convenient. Divine Providence extends itself to things most minute, an those are happy who acknowledge God in all their ways. Those who ar humble, diligent, and patient, though their labours may be crossed shall be crowned; they sometimes live to see their affairs take a happ turn, after many struggles. And there is nothing lost by observin Christ's orders; it is casting the net on the right side of the ship Jesus manifests himself to his people by doing that for them which non else can do, and things which they looked not for. He would take car that those who left all for him, should not want any good thing. An latter favours are to bring to mind former favours, that eaten brea may not be forgotten. He whom Jesus loved was the first that said, It is the Lord. John had cleaved most closely to his Master in his sufferings, and knew him soonest. Peter was the most zealous, an reached Christ the first. How variously God dispenses his gifts, an what difference there may be between some believers and others in the way of their honouring Christ, yet they all may be accepted of him Others continue in the ship, drag the net, and bring the fish to shore and such persons ought not to be blamed as worldly; for they, in their places, are as truly serving Christ as the others. The Lord Jesus ha provision ready for them. We need not be curious in inquiring whenc this came; but we may be comforted at Christ's care for his disciples Although there were so many, and such great fishes, yet they lost none nor damaged their net. The net of the gospel has enclosed multitudes yet it is as strong as ever to bring souls to God.
Greek Textus Receptus
μετα 3326 PREP ταυτα 5023 D-APN εφανερωσεν 5319 5656 V-AAI-3S εαυτον 1438 F-3ASM παλιν 3825 ADV ο 3588 T-NSM ιησους 2424 N-NSM τοις 3588 T-DPM μαθηταις 3101 N-DPM επι 1909 PREP της 3588 T-GSF θαλασσης 2281 N-GSF της 3588 T-GSF τιβεριαδος 5085 N-GSF εφανερωσεν 5319 5656 V-AAI-3S δε 1161 CONJ ουτως 3779 ADV
Vincent's NT Word Studies
1. Shewed (efanerwsen). This rendering might easily convey merely the sense of appearing; but its meaning is much deeper. Occurring frequently in the New Testament, it is used most frequently of God and Christ, or of men in their relation to these. Thus, of Christ in person while upon earth (Mark xvi. 12, 14; John i. 31; ii. 11; 1 Pet. i. 20; 1 John i. 2). Of the works of Christ (John ii. 11; ix. 3; 1 John iii. 5). Of Christ in redemption (1 John iii. 5). Of Christ in His second coming (1 John ii. 28). Of Christ in glory (1 John iii. 2; Col. iii. 4). It is used of God. Of His revelation to men of the knowledge of Himself (Rom. i. 19). Of His manifestation in Christ (1 Tim. iii. 16). Of His righteousness (Rom. iii. 21). Of His love (1 John iv. 9). It is used of men. As epistles manifesting the character and spirit of Christ (2 Cor. iii. 3; v. 11). In the judgment (2 Corinthians v. 10). In all these cases the appearing is not merely an appeal to sense, but is addressed to spiritual perception, and contemplates a moral and spiritual effect. It is the setting forth of the law or will or character of God; of the person or work of Christ; of the character or deeds of men, with a view to the disclosure of their quality and to the producing of a moral impression. Rev., manifested.Sea. See on Matt. iv. 18.
Of Tiberias. Not elsewhere in the Gospels. The Synoptists say, Sea of Galilee or Lake of Gennesaret.
