John 21:14
What does John 21:14 mean?
A plain-English look at John 21:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What John 21:14 means
The Gospel writer explicitly notes that this was the third time Jesus had appeared to His disciples as a group after His resurrection from the dead. This detail is significant as it underlines the repeated, undeniable reality of Jesus' resurrection. It provides clear, cumulative evidence for this central truth of the Christian faith, strengthening the disciples' faith and serving as assurance to all who read this account.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000This is now the third time that Jesus was manifested to the disciples, after that he was risen from the dead.
KJV
King James Version · 1611This is now the third time that Jesus shewed himself to his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901This is now the third time that Jesus was manifested to the disciples, after that he was risen from the dead.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Now this was the third time that Jesus let himself be seen by the disciples after he had come back from the dead.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862this <FI>is<Fi> now a third time Jesus was manifested to his disciples, having been raised from the dead.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752This is now the third time that Jesus was manifested to his disciples, after he was risen from the dead.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890This is already the third time that Jesus had been manifested to the disciples, being risen from among [the] dead.
Context
This verse serves as a crucial theological and narrative marker, emphasizing the significance of this particular encounter. By stating this is the third post-resurrection manifestation to the disciples as a group, it reinforces the truth of Jesus' resurrection and provides a strong foundation for the deep conversation with Peter that is about to occur. It frames the following dialogue with divine authority.
v.13Jesus cometh, and taketh the bread, and giveth them, and the fish likewise.
v.14This passage
v.15So when they had broken their fast, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of John, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 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.
- John 20:26
And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them. Jesus cometh, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you.
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