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John 21:6

John 21:6
And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And he said unto them,.... Willing to make himself known by a miracle, since they knew him not by his person, nor voice:…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

On the right side - Why the right side is mentioned is not known. Grotius supposes that it was the side nearest the…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

And ye shall find - The Ethiopic, three copies of the Itala, and St. Cyril, add, They said therefore unto him, we have…

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

They cast therefore Perhaps they thought the stranger saw fish on the right side. Fish are at times seen "in dense…

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