Bible Strands
John 21:14
This was now the third time that Jesus appeared to the disciples after He was raised from the dead.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrator records this statement immediately after Jesus distributes bread and fish to the gathered disciples. It follows the two prior post-resurrection gatherings described in the preceding chapter.
The words — The Greek term τρίτον (triton) literally means "third time," and ἐφανερώθη (ephanerōthē) translates to "was revealed" or "appeared." These lexical choices frame the event as a deliberate, counted manifestation rather than an accidental meeting.
The thread — This verse explicitly references the two prior manifestations recorded in John 20:19 and John 20:26. The textual sequence establishes a documented pattern of repeated appearances to the same group.
Why it lands — The text demands recognition of Jesus' repeated, intentional presence after his resurrection. It calls the reader to verify the resurrection through documented, multiple encounters rather than accepting a single unverified claim.
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The Greek words
King James Version
This is now the third time that Jesus shewed himself to his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead.
Cross-references
- John 20:26 Eight days later, His disciples were once again inside with the doors locked, and Thomas was with them. Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with 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.