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John 21:5 Cross-References
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“Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered him, No. Children: or, Sirs”
John 21:5 (KJV)
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Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered him, No. Jesus addresses them as παιδία (paidia, children/little children), a term of endearment showing affection despite their regression to fishing. This same word appears in 1 John 2:14, 18 where the apostle tenderly addresses believers. Jesus doesn't rebuke but lovingly engages.The question μή τι προσφάγιον ἔχετε (mē ti prosphagion echete, 'Have you any fish/food?') expects a negative answer (μή, mē). Jesus knows they've caught nothing but asks to surface their need and failure. This parallels His question to Philip bef...
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Cross-References for John 21:5
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“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
“for I have learned in whatever state I am”
“fathers”
“content with such things as you have”
“and wondered”
“and do good. Dwell in the land”
“these are the end times”