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John 21:12

John 21:12
Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Jesus saith unto them, come and dine,.... One would think it should rather have been said, come and take a breakfast than a dinner, since it was so early in the morning: but Grotius has observed, out…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Come and dine - The word in the original means the meal which is taken in the morning, or breakfast.

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Come and dine - Δευτε αριϚησατε. Though this is the literal translation of the word, yet it must be observed that it was not dinner time, being as yet early in the morning, Joh 21:4; but Kypke has…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

John 21:1-14

We have here an account of Christ's appearance to his disciples at the sea of Tiberias. Now, 1. Let us compare this appearance with those that went before, In those Christ showed himself to his…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Come and dine The meal indicated is not the principal meal of the day (deipnon) which was taken in the afternoon, but the morning meal (ariston) or breakfast. See on Luk 11:37.

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