John 21:13
What does John 21:13 mean?
A plain-English look at John 21:13 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What John 21:13 means
As they gathered, Jesus personally took the bread and offered it to them, and then similarly distributed the fish. This act of service, reminiscent of how He broke bread with them before His crucifixion and on other occasions, reinforces His role as their Shepherd and provider. It signifies not only physical nourishment but also a deep spiritual communion, as the resurrected Lord once again ministers directly to His disciples.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Jesus cometh, and taketh the bread, and giveth them, and the fish likewise.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Jesus then cometh, and taketh bread, and giveth them, and fish likewise.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Jesus cometh, and taketh the bread, and giveth them, and the fish likewise.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Then Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and the fish in the same way.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Jesus, therefore, doth come and take the bread and give to them, and the fish in like manner;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And Jesus cometh and taketh bread and giveth them: and fish in like manner.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Jesus comes and takes the bread and gives it to them, and the fish in like manner.
Context
Building on the previous verse, this describes Jesus personally serving the bread and fish to His disciples. This act of humble service reinforces His identity as the caring Master and mirrors previous meals shared with them. This intimate moment of fellowship provides a peaceful foundation before Jesus turns to the specific restoration of Peter, highlighting the warmth of their reunion.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Luke 24:42
And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish.
- Acts 10:41
not to all the people, but unto witnesses that were chosen before of God, even to us, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead.
- John 21:9
So when they got out upon the land, they see a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread.
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