- Bible
- John
- Chapter 21
- Verse 8
And the other disciples came in a little ship; (for they were not far from land, but as it were two hundred cubits,) dragging the net with fishes.
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's Exposition
And the other disciples came in a little ship,.... The same that they were fishing in, in which they came to Christ as soon as they could, not choosing to expose themselves, as Peter did; nor was it…
Barnes' Notes
Two hundred cubits - About 350 feet, or a little more than 20 rods.
Adam Clarke
Dragging the net - It is probable that this was that species of fishing in which the net was stretched from the shore out into the sea; the persons who were in the boat, and who shot the net, fetched…
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…
Cambridge Bible
in a little ship Rather, in the boat, whether -the ship" of Joh 21:21 or a smaller boat attached to it, we cannot determine.
two hundred cubits About 100 yards.