Bible Strands
John 21:2
Simon Peter, Thomas called Didymus, Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrator lists seven named and unnamed disciples gathered by the Sea of Tiberias immediately after Jesus reveals Himself to them in John 21:1.
The words — The Greek ἦσαν ὁμοῦ (ēsan homou) literally means “they were together,” marking the group’s physical proximity before the narrative moves to John 21:3.
The thread — The text identifies individuals previously noted in Matthew 4:21, John 1:45, and John 4:46, though John 4:46 only establishes the location of Cana rather than introducing any of these disciples.
Why it lands — The verse requires the reader to note the specific composition of the post-resurrection group before the narrative shifts to their failed fishing trip in John 21:3.
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The Greek words
King James Version
There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples.
Cross-references
- Matthew 4:21 Going on from there, He saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets. Jesus called them,
- John 1:45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.”
- John 4:46 So once again He came to Cana in Galilee, where He had turned the water into wine. And there was a royal official whose son lay sick at Capernaum.
- John 11:16 Then Thomas called Didymus said to his fellow disciples, “Let us also go, so that we may die with Him.”
- John 20:28 Thomas replied, “My Lord and my God!”
- Joshua 19:28 It went on to Ebron, Rehob, Hammon, and Kanah, as far as Greater Sidon.
- Luke 5:10 and so were his partners James and John, the sons of Zebedee. “Do not be afraid,” Jesus said to Simon. “From now on you will catch men.”
- John 2:11 Jesus performed this, the first of His signs, at Cana in Galilee. He thus revealed His glory, and His disciples believed in Him.