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John 21:6 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for John 21:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 21 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes.”
John 21:6 (KJV)
Commentary on John 21:6
Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find—The stranger's command from shore seems arbitrary, yet obedience brings miraculous abundance. The Greek word for 'right side' (δεξιός/dexios) carries symbolic weight—the right side represents divine favor and blessing throughout Scripture. They were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes (πλῆθος τῶν ἰχθύων/plēthos tōn ichthyōn)—the overwhelming catch echoes Luke 5:4-7 at the ministry's beginning, now at its end.This moment deliberately mirrors the first call: failed fishing, Jesus' command, miraculous catch, recognition. Th...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 21:6
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“he said to Simon”
“Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.”
“and the number of the men came to be about five thousand.”
“Whatever he says to you, do it.”
“saying”