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John 21:12 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for John 21:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 21 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord.”
John 21:12 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 21:12
Come and dine (δεῦτε ἀριστήσατε/deute aristēsate)—Jesus' invitation to breakfast is tender and hospitable. The resurrected Lord serves His disciples, reversing typical master-servant relationships. This meal echoes the Last Supper but transforms sorrow into joy, betrayal into restoration. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord (οὐδεὶς ἐτόλμα τῶν μαθητῶν ἐξετάσαι αὐτόν/oudeis etolma tōn mathētōn exetasai auton)—the verb ἐτόλμα (etolma) suggests they wanted to ask but couldn't bring themselves to do so.This strange tension reveals the paradox of Chris...
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Cross-References for John 21:12
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“but to witnesses who were chosen before by God”
“that they should not perceive it”
“and he said to them”
“Please tell me your name. He said”
“and were afraid to ask him.”
“his disciples came. They marveled that he was speaking with a woman; yet no one said”
“Jesus said to Simon Peter”