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John 21:2 Cross-References

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There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples.

John 21:2 (KJV)

Historical Context for John 21:2

People Mentioned

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SimonPeter, brother of Andrew (MAT 4:18)
T
Thomasdisciple of the Messiah (MAT 10:3)
B
Bartholomewdisciple of the Messiah (MAT 10:3)
Z
Zebedeefather of James and John (MAT 4:21)

Commentary on John 21:2

There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples. This list of seven disciples is precise yet incomplete—'two other' remain unnamed. The number seven suggests completeness or a representative group.Σίμων Πέτρος (Simōn Petros) heads the list, as usual, despite his threefold denial. His prominence continues even after catastrophic failure—grace doesn't demote, it restores. Thomas, called Δίδυμος (Didymos, 'the twin'), who doubted the resurrection until seeing Jesus (20:24-29), is here present and...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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