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John 21:8 Cross-References

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And the other disciples came in a little ship; (for they were not far from land, but as it were two hundred cubits,) dragging the net with fishes.

John 21:8 (KJV)

Commentary on John 21:8

The other disciples came in a little ship (τῷ πλοιαρίῳ/tō ploiariō)—John uses the diminutive form, emphasizing the small fishing boat contrasted with the enormous catch. While Peter swims impetuously to Jesus, the other disciples fulfill their responsibility: dragging the net with fishes (σύροντες τὸ δίκτυον τῶν ἰχθύων/syrontes to diktyon tōn ichthyōn). This presents complementary discipleship: Peter's passionate personal devotion and the others' faithful completion of assigned tasks.The distance as it were two hundred cubits (ὡς ἀπὸ πηχῶν διακοσίων/hōs apo pēchōn diakοsiōn)—approximately 100 ...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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