John Gill's Exposition on John 21:9

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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As soon then as they were come to land, etc.] As soon as they were come out of the ship, and safe on shore, not only Peter, but all the rest of the disciples: they saw a fire of coals there: on the shore, to their great surprise: and fish laid there; which could not be any that they had taken, for, as yet, the net was not drawn up, and the fish took out: and bread; not upon the coals baking, but hard by, being ready prepared to eat with the fish, when sufficiently broiled. This was all of Christ’s preparing, and a considerable proof of his deity; and a confirmation of that provision he will make for his ministering servants, whilst they are about his work, and in this world; and a representation of that spiritual and eternal refreshment they shall have with him in heaven to all eternity, when they have done their work.

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