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John 21:7

John 21:7
Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher's coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved,.... Which was John the Evangelist and Apostle, the writer of this Gospel:

saith unto Peter, it is the Lord; which two disciples were very intimate with each…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved - John, Joh 13:23. It is the Lord - He was convinced, perhaps, by the apparent miracle, and by looking more attentively on the person of one who had been the…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

His fisher's coat - Or, his upper coat. Επενδυτην, from επι, upon, and ενδυω, I clothe; something analagous to what we term a great coat or surtout.

He was naked - He was only in his vest. Γυμνος,…

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

Therefore that disciple The characteristics of the two Apostles are again most delicately yet clearly given (comp. Joh 20:2-9). S. John is the first to apprehend; S. Peter the first to act [9].

Now…