King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Jesus saith unto them, Bring of the fish which ye have now caught.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Yeshua said to them, “Bring some of the fish you have just caught.”
Berean Standard Bible:
Jesus told them, “Bring some of the fish you have just caught.”
American Standard Version:
Jesus saith unto them, Bring of the fish which ye have now taken.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Jesus{G2424} saith{G3004} unto them{G846}, Bring{G5342} of{G575} the fish{G3795} which{G3739} ye have{G4084} now{G3568} caught{G4084}.
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Commentary for John 21:10
John 21:10 is a verse from the final chapter of the Gospel of John, which details an appearance of Jesus to his disciples after his resurrection. This particular scene takes place on the shores of the Sea of Tiberias (also known as the Sea of Galilee), where several of the disciples, including Peter, Thomas, Nathanael, James, John, and two unnamed disciples, have gone back to their previous occupation of fishing after the tumultuous events surrounding Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection.
In the preceding verses, the disciples have been fishing all night without success. As dawn breaks, a figure on the shore, whom they initially do not recognize, instructs them to cast their nets on the right side of the boat. When they do so, they catch a large number of fish. It is at this point that the disciple John realizes the figure is Jesus. In John 21:10, after the miraculous catch, Jesus tells the disciples to bring some of the fish they have caught, signifying both his divine authority and his provision for them.
This verse reflects several key themes: the importance of obedience to Jesus' instructions, the abundance that comes from following his guidance, and the continuity between Jesus' ministry before his death and his ongoing presence with his followers. Historically, this passage underscores the reality of the resurrection and the physical nature of Jesus' post-resurrection appearances, emphasizing his tangible interactions with the disciples. It also serves as a reassurance to the early Christian community that Jesus continues to be present with them and to provide for their needs, even after his ascension. The miracle of the catch of fish echoes earlier miracles in the Gospels, reinforcing Jesus' identity as the Messiah and affirming his power over creation.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G2424
There are 935 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Ἰησοῦς
Transliteration: Iēsoûs
Pronunciation: ee-ay-sooce'
Description: of Hebrew origin (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites:--Jesus. - Strong's Number: G3004
There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: λέγω
Transliteration: légō
Pronunciation: leg'-o
Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter. - Strong's Number: G846
There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: αὐτός
Transliteration: autós
Pronunciation: ow-tos'
Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ. - Strong's Number: G5342
There are 58 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: φέρω
Transliteration: phérō
Pronunciation: en-eng'-ko
Description: a primary verb (for which other, and apparently not cognate ones are used in certain tenses only; namely, ; and ; to "bear" or carry (in a very wide application, literally and figuratively, as follows):--be, bear, bring (forth), carry, come, + let her drive, be driven, endure, go on, lay, lead, move, reach, rushing, uphold. - Strong's Number: G575
There are 1465 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀπό
Transliteration: apó
Pronunciation: apo'
Description: a primary particle; "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative):--(X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc. - Strong's Number: G3795
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὀψάριον
Transliteration: opsárion
Pronunciation: op-sar'-ee-on
Description: neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of ὀπτός; a relish to other food (as if cooked sauce), i.e. (specially), fish (presumably salted and dried as a condiment):--fish. - Strong's Number: G3739
There are 1215 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὅς
Transliteration: hós
Pronunciation: ho
Description: probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article ὁ); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:--one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also οὗ. - Strong's Number: G4084
There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πιάζω
Transliteration: piázō
Pronunciation: pee-ad'-zo
Description: probably another form of βιάζω; to squeeze, i.e. seize (gently by the hand (press), or officially (arrest), or in hunting (capture)):--apprehend, catch, lay hand on, take. Compare πιέζω. - Strong's Number: G3568
There are 133 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: νῦν
Transliteration: nŷn
Pronunciation: noon
Description: a primary particle of present time; "now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate:--henceforth, + hereafter, of late, soon, present, this (time). See also τανῦν, νυνί.