Bible Strands
John 21:1
Later, by the Sea of Tiberias, Jesus again revealed Himself to the disciples. He made Himself known in this way:
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus appears by the Sea of Tiberias to the disciples after the preceding narrative concludes. The text places this event later, following the recorded history that immediately precedes it.
The words — The Greek ἐφανέρωσεν (ephanerōsen) literally means "revealed," modified by πάλιν (palin) for "again." ταῦτα (tauta) translates to "these things," pointing directly to the events just recorded.
The thread — The location matches John 6:1, where Jesus previously crossed to the Sea of Tiberias, and aligns with the designated Galilee gathering in Matthew 28:16. The text grounds the appearance in the specific group listed in John 21:2.
Why it lands — The verse requires the reader to acknowledge a deliberate, repeated self-disclosure rather than a single event. It asks for attention to how the text anchors subsequent community formation on documented appearances.
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The Greek words
King James Version
After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself.
Cross-references
- John 6:1 After this, Jesus crossed to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias).
- Matthew 28:16 Meanwhile, the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain Jesus had designated.
- John 6:23 However, some boats from Tiberias landed near the place where the people had eaten the bread after the Lord had given thanks.
- Matthew 26:32 But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.”
- Matthew 28:7 Then go quickly and tell His disciples, ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see Him.’ See, I have told you.”
- Mark 16:7 But go, tell His disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see Him, just as He told you.’”
- John 20:19 It was the first day of the week, and that very evening, while the disciples were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace be with you!” He said to them.
- Mark 16:12 After this, Jesus appeared in a different form to two of them as they walked along in the country.
- John 21:14 This was now the third time that Jesus appeared to the disciples after He was raised from the dead.