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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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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

But when the morning was now come,.... The day began to dawn, and light to appear, very early in the morning; for Christ…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

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

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Knew not that it was Jesus - Probably because it was either not light enough, or he was at too great a distance, or he…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714John 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…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

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

stood on the shore Literally, stood on to the…

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