John 21:10
What does John 21:10 mean?
A plain-English look at John 21:10 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What John 21:10 means
Jesus then instructed His disciples to bring some of the fish they had just caught, adding their contribution to the meal He had already prepared. This simple request teaches an important lesson: while Jesus provides fully, He often includes our efforts and resources in His plans. It's a collaboration where human effort, blessed by divine power, becomes part of the larger abundance. This act further solidifies the reality of their miraculous catch.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Jesus saith unto them, Bring of the fish which ye have now taken.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Jesus saith unto them, Bring of the fish which ye have now caught.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Jesus saith unto them, Bring of the fish which ye have now taken.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Jesus said to them, Get some of the fish which you have now taken.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Jesus saith to them, `Bring ye from the fishes that ye caught now;'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Jesus saith to them: Bring hither of the fishes which you have now caught.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Jesus says to them, Bring of the fishes which ye have now taken.
Context
Following the discovery of Jesus' prepared meal, this verse reveals Jesus' instruction for the disciples to bring some of their own caught fish. This command creates a connection between their labor and His provision, integrating their experience into the shared meal. It also allows for the full impact of their miraculous catch to be realized as they contribute to the breakfast.
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