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John 21:3 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for John 21:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 21 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing.”
John 21:3 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 21:3
Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing. Peter's declaration Ὑπάγω ἁλιεύειν (hypagō halieuein, 'I am going fishing') uses present tense, suggesting ongoing intent—not a single outing but return to his former profession. After the resurrection appearances, uncertainty about what comes next drives Peter back to what he knows.The other disciples' response Ἐρχόμεθα καὶ ἡμεῖς σὺν σοί (erchometha kai hēmeis syn soi, 'We are coming also with you') shows solidarity. Th...
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Cross-References for John 21:3
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“Master, we worked all night, and took nothing; but at your word I will let down the net.”
“he{TR reads Jesus instead of he} saw two brothers: Simon”
“sons of Zebedee”
“brothers”
“See now”
“nor he who waters”
“he lived with them and worked”
“Or I only and Barnabas”
“and those who were with me.”