- Bible
- John
- Chapter 21
- Verse 12
John 21:12
“Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord.”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Jesus saith unto them, come and dine,.... One would think it should rather have been said, come and take a breakfast…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Come and dine - The word in the original means the meal which is taken in the morning, or breakfast.
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Come and dine - Δευτε αριϚησατε. Though this is the literal translation of the word, yet it must be observed that it was…
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
Come and dine The meal indicated is not the principal meal of the day (deipnon) which was taken in the afternoon, but…
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