John 21:13

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does John 21:13 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Jesus cometh, and taketh the bread, and giveth them, and the fish likewise.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Jesus cometh, and taketh the bread, and giveth them, and the fish likewise.
John 21:13 — American Standard Version

Context — John 21

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
13Jesus cometh, and taketh the bread, and giveth them, and the fish likewise.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Jesus then cometh and taketh bread, etc.] After they had taken the fish out of the net, and all was prepared for the meal, and the disciples were set down to eat, Christ came and took his place as the master of the feast, and head of the family; and taking up the bread, as was his usual method, he asked a blessing over it, and gave thanks for it. Beza’s ancient copy, and one of Stephens’s read, “and having given thanks he gave”, etc. which is agreeably to his usual practice at meals. And giveth them, and fish likewise; he distributed both bread and fish to his disciples. So, in a spiritual sense, he provides plentifully for his people; gives them to eat of the hidden manna, and tree of life,…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Jesus . . . taketh bread--the bread. and giveth them, and the fish likewise--(See on Luk 24:30).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Jesus then cometh, and taketh bread ... - It is not said that Jesus himself ate with them, but he gave them food. The design of this interview seems to have been to convince them that he had truly risen from the dead. Hence, he performed a miracle before they suspected that it was he, that there might be no room to say that they had ascribed to him the power of the miracle through friendship and collusion with him. The miracle was such as to satisfy them of its truth, and was, in accordance with all his works, not for mere display, but for utility. He remained with them, was with them at their meal, conversed with them, and thus convinced them that he was the same Friend who had died. return…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Luk 24:42, Luk 24:43; Act 10:41 John 21:14”
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