John 21:6

He told them, “Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast it there, and they were unable to haul it in because of the great number of fish.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Jesus addresses the disciples by the sea after a fruitless night of fishing. He issues a specific directional command just as they are preparing to abandon their work.

The words — The Greek verb βάλετε (balete) carries the literal sense of casting or throwing, while δεξιὰ (dexia) specifies the right side. Jesus directs their action toward a precise location rather than a general area.

The thread — This command echoes Jesus’ earlier instruction to Simon in Luke 5:4 to launch into deep water for a catch. It follows the same obedience pattern recorded in John 2:5 where servants are told to do whatever He directs.

Why it lands — The text commands immediate compliance with a specific directive that exceeds natural fishing strategy. It requires the reader to act on His word before the outcome becomes visible.

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The Greek words

King James Version

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.

Cross-references

Luke 5:4 When Jesus had finished speaking, He said to Simon, “Put out into deep water and let down your nets for a catch.”
Acts 2:41 Those who embraced his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to the believers that day.
John 2:5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever He tells you.”
Acts 4:4 But many who heard the message believed, and the number of men grew to about five thousand.
Hebrews 2:6 But somewhere it is testified in these words: “What is man that You are mindful of him, or the son of man that You care for him?
Matthew 7:27 The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell—and great was its collapse!”
Psalms 8:8 the birds of the air and the fish of the sea, all that swim the paths of the seas.