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JOHN 21:1 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
John 21John 21:2
“After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself.”
After these things Jesus showed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and he showed himself in this way — the transitional phrase 'after these things' (meta tauta) locates chapter 21 as supplement to the purpose statement ending chapter 20. The repeated 'showed himself' (ephanerose) emphasizes the revelatory nature of resurrection appearance; epiphany language underscores the transcendent reality breaking into ordinary history. The Sea of Tiberias (also Galilee) returns to the disciples' origins, suggesting restoration and reinstatement.

Church Fathers on John 21:1

The preceding words of the Evangelist seem to indicate the end of the book, but He goes on farther to give an account of our Lord’s appearance by the sea of Tiberias: After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias.

Augustine · 4th century

He says, Afterwards, because He did not go continually with His disciples as before; and, manifested Himself, because His body being incorruptible, it was a condescension to allow Himself to be seen. He mentions the place, to show that our Lord had taken away a good deal of their fear, and that they no longer kept within doors, though they had gone to Galilee to avoid the persecution of the Jews.

Chrysostom · 4th century

The Evangelist, after his wont, first states the thing itself, and then says how it took place: And on this wise showed He Himself.

Bede · 8th century
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