John 21:14

This is now the third time that Jesus shewed himself to his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead.

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This was now the third time that Jesus appeared to the disciples after He was raised from the dead.

This is now the third time that Jesus was manifested to the disciples, after that he was risen from the dead.

John 21:14 (KJV)

This is now the third time that Jesus shewed himself to his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead.

Context

This verse concludes the narrative of Jesus appearing to seven of his disciples by the Sea of Tiberias (Galilee). Following a fruitless night of fishing, Jesus, standing on the shore, instructs them to cast their net on the right side of the boat, resulting in a miraculous catch of 153 large fish. This event mirrors an earlier calling of some of these disciples. When they recognize it is the Lord, Peter impulsively jumps into the water to reach him. This particular appearance occurs some time after the initial resurrection events in Jerusalem.

Key Themes

Post-Resurrection Appearances: The verse specifically highlights this as the "third time" Jesus appeared to his disciples as a group after his resurrection. These appearances served as undeniable proof of his victory over death.
Confirmation of Resurrection: The repeated showings provided concrete evidence to the disciples, solidifying their faith and preparing them for their future mission.
Continuity of Relationship: Despite his resurrection body, Jesus continued to interact with his disciples, eating with them and providing guidance, demonstrating that his relationship with them persisted.

Linguistic Insights

The Greek phrase translated "shewed himself" (ἐφανερώθη - ephanerōthē) means to be made visible, revealed, or manifested. It implies a clear, undeniable showing, not just a fleeting glimpse, reinforcing the certainty of his appearances.

Related Scriptures

This verse explicitly references previous appearances. The first appearance to the disciples (minus Thomas) is recorded in John 20:19, and the second appearance (this time including Thomas) is found in John 20:26. These multiple encounters underscore the reality of Jesus' resurrection from the dead.

Reflection

The emphasis on this being the "third time" underscores the deliberate and repeated efforts Jesus made to assure his followers of his living reality after the cross. These appearances were vital for building the foundation of the early church's witness. For believers today, these accounts provide the historical bedrock for our faith in the resurrected Christ and the power of his new life.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

John 20:26

¶ And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: [then] came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace [be] unto you.
John 20:19

¶ Then the same day at evening, being the first [day] of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace [be] unto you.