John 21:2
What does John 21:2 mean?
A plain-English look at John 21:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What John 21:2 means
A group of seven disciples were present: Simon Peter, Thomas (Didymus), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the two sons of Zebedee (James and John), and two other unnamed disciples. This gathering of key figures highlights the communal aspect of their devotion and their shared experience with Jesus. The inclusion of Thomas, who once doubted, and Peter, who denied Jesus, underscores the grace and inclusivity of Christ's continued ministry to His own, even after their failures or uncertainties. They are together, an important detail as they face the uncertainty of their future.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000There 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.
KJV
King James Version · 1611There 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.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901There 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.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Simon Peter, Thomas named Didymus, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples were all together.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas who is called Didymus, and Nathanael from Cana of Galilee, and the <FI>sons<Fi> of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752There were together: Simon Peter and Thomas, who is called Didymus, and Nathanael, who was of Cana of Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee and two others of his disciples.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael who was of Cana of Galilee, and the [sons] of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples.
Context
Following the declaration of Jesus' manifestation, this verse identifies the specific disciples present at the Sea of Tiberias. This list establishes the cast of main characters for the events that are about to unfold, setting the stage for the intimate dialogue and significant actions that will take place between Jesus and these particular individuals, especially Peter and the 'disciple whom Jesus loved.'
v.1After these things Jesus manifested himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and he manifestedhimselfon this wise.
v.2This passage
v.3Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also come with thee. They went forth, and entered into the boat; and that night they took nothing.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- John 11:16
Thomas therefore, who is called Didymus, said unto his fellow-disciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.
- Luke 5:10
and so were also James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.
- Matthew 4:21
And going on from thence he saw two other brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them.
- John 1:45
Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.
- John 20:28
Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.
- John 2:11
This beginning of his signs did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested his glory; and his disciples believed on him.
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