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John 21:4

John 21:4
But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

But when the morning was now come,.... The day began to dawn, and light to appear, very early in the morning; for Christ visits his right early, and is a present help to them in their time of trouble.…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Knew not that it was Jesus - Probably it was yet twilight, and in the distance they could not distinctly recognize him.

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Knew not that it was Jesus - Probably because it was either not light enough, or he was at too great a distance, or he had assumed another form, as in Mar 16:12; otherwise his person was so remarkable…

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

morning was now come The better reading gives, dawn was now breaking.

stood on the shore Literally, stood on to the beach, i.e. He came and stood on the beach.

but Nevertheless, or howbeit (mentoi, a…

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