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John 21:5

John 21:5
Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered him, No.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Then Jesus saith unto them, children,.... And still they knew him not, though he used this endearing and familiar appellation, and which they had been wont to hear from him; and he had called them by…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Children - A term of affection and friendship, 1Jo 2:18. Any meat - This word (Greek) means anything eaten with bread. It was used by the Greeks especially to denote fish (Schleusner).

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Children - Παιδια, a term of familiarity and affectionate kindness: it is the vocative case plural of παιδιον, which is the diminutive of παις, and literally signifies little children, or beloved…

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

Then Jesus Jesus therefore; because they did not recognise Him.

Children Perhaps a mere term of friendly address (paidia); not the affectionate term used Joh 13:33 (teknia). Paidiaoccurs 1Jn 2:14; 1Jn…