John 21:11
What does John 21:11 mean?
A plain-English look at John 21:11 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What John 21:11 means
Simon Peter, with characteristic energy, went back to the boat and personally hauled the net onto the land. The text records the exact number of large fish caught: one hundred and fifty-three. Despite the impressive size and quantity of the fish, the net remained unbroken, a further testament to the miraculous nature of the catch and Jesus' power. This detail emphasizes the perfection and generosity of God's provision.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Simon Peter therefore went up, and drew the net to land, full of great fishes, a hundred and fifty and three: and for all there were so many, the net was not rent.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land full of great fishes, an hundred and fifty and three: and for all there were so many, yet was not the net broken.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Simon Peter therefore went up, and drew the net to land, full of great fishes, a hundred and fifty and three: and for all there were so many, the net was not rent.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949So Peter went to the boat and came back pulling the net to land, full of great fish, a hundred and fifty-three; and though there was such a number the net was not broken.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Simon Peter went up, and drew the net up on the land, full of great fishes, an hundred fifty and three, and though they were so many, the net was not rent.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Simon Peter went up and drew the net to land, full of great fishes, one hundred and fifty-three. And although there were so many, the net was not broken.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Simon Peter went up and drew the net to the land full of great fishes, a hundred and fifty-three; and though there were so many, the net was not rent.
Context
This verse details Peter's active role in bringing the abundant catch to shore, providing a precise number of fish. This action directly follows Jesus' instruction and showcases Peter's renewed vigor. The integrity of the net, despite the immense weight, further highlights the miraculous nature of the event, reinforcing Jesus' power before the subsequent intimate dialogue unfolds.
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