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John 21:25

John 21:25
And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And there are also many other things which Jesus did,.... Which refer not to his doctrines and discourses, his sermons and prayers, and the conversation he had with his disciples, and others, on…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Many other things - Many miracles, Joh 20:30. Many discourses delivered, etc. I suppose ... - This is evidently the figure of speech called a hyperbole. It is a mode of speech where the words express…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Many other things - Before his disciples, is added by two MSS. The Scholia in several MSS. intimate that this verse is an addition; but it is found in every ancient version, and in Origen, Cyril, and…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

John 21:20-25

In these verses, we have,

I. The conference Christ had with Peter concerning John, the beloved disciple, in which we have,

1. The eye Peter cast upon him (Joh 21:20): Peter, in obedience to his…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

every one Literally, one by one.

I suppose The Greek word (oimai) occurs nowhere else in N.T. excepting Php 1:17; Jas 1:7. The use of the first person singular is very unlike S. John.

If this verse…