- Bible
- John
- Chapter 21
- Verse 8
John 21:8
“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 ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the other disciples came in a little ship,.... The same that they were fishing in, in which they came to Christ as…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Two hundred cubits - About 350 feet, or a little more than 20 rods.
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Dragging the net - It is probable that this was that species of fishing in which the net was stretched from the shore…
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
in a little ship Rather, in the boat, whether -the ship" of Joh 21:21 or a smaller boat attached to it, we cannot…