John 21:3

“Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing, etc.] Which was his business before his conversion; and now having nothing to do, and his Lord and master having, as yet, no service for him in the ministry of the word, until the Spirit was poured down in an extraordinary manner, which was given to be expected, in the mean while he was inclined to, and resolved upon taking up his former employment; partly that he might not live an idle life, and partly to obtain a livelihood, which was now to be sought after in another manner, since the death of Christ; and these inclinations and resolutions of his he signifies to the rest of the disciples, who agreed with him: they say unto him, we also go with…”

“Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing--(See on Luk 5:11). that night . . . caught nothing--as at the first miraculous draught (see on Luk 5:5); no doubt so ordered that the miracle might strike them the more by contrast. The same principle is seen in operation throughout much of Christ's ministry, and is indeed a great law of God's spiritual procedure with His people.”

“That night they caught nothing - This was so ordered in the providence of God that the miracle which was performed might appear more remarkable. return to 'Top of Page'”

“21:3 Fishing was usually successful in the early hours of the morning. However, this trip was useless and they caught nothing all night.”

“I go: Kg2 6:1-7; Mat 4:18-20; Luk 5:10, Luk 5:11; Act 18:3, Act 20:34; Co1 9:6; Th1 2:9; Th2 3:7-9 and that: Luk 5:5; Co1 3:7 John 21:4”