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John 21:1

What does John 21:1 mean?

A plain-English look at John 21:1 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What John 21:1 means

After the resurrection, Jesus once again revealed Himself to His disciples, specifically at the Sea of Tiberias, also known as the Sea of Galilee. This manifestation was not their first encounter with the risen Christ, but it was a deliberate and personal appearance, intended to comfort, instruct, and restore His followers. The mention of the specific location underscores the reality of the post-resurrection encounters and provides a tangible setting for the profound spiritual truths that follow.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

After these things Jesus manifested himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and he manifestedhimselfon this wise.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

After these things Jesus manifested himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and he manifestedhimselfon this wise.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

After these things Jesus let himself be seen again by the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and it came about in this way.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

After these things did Jesus manifest himself again to the disciples on the sea of Tiberias, and he did manifest himself thus:

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

After this, Jesus shewed himself to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias. And he shewed himself after this manner.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

After these things Jesus manifested himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias. And he manifested [himself] thus.

Context

This verse opens the final chapter of John's Gospel, serving as an epilogue to the main narrative of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. It immediately sets the scene by indicating another post-resurrection appearance of Jesus, signaling that the story of His interactions with the disciples is not yet complete. This introduction prepares the reader for a unique and intimate encounter between Jesus and His closest followers.

v.1This passage

v.2There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • John 6:1

    After these things Jesus went away to the other side of the sea of Galilee, which isthe seaof Tiberias.

  • Matthew 26:32

    But after I am raised up, I will go before you into Galilee.

  • John 20:19

    When therefore it was evening, on that day, the firstdayof the week, and when the doors were shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.

  • Matthew 28:7

    And go quickly, and tell his disciples, He is risen from the dead; and lo, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.

  • Matthew 28:16

    But the eleven disciples went into Galilee, unto the mountain where Jesus had appointed them.

  • John 6:23

    (howbeit there came boats from Tiberias nigh unto the place where they ate the bread after the Lord had given thanks):

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