After these things (1) Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he [himself]. (1) In that Christ is not only present here but also eats with his disciples, he gives a most full assurance of his resurrection.... [ Continue Reading ]
Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt [his] fisher's (a) coat [unto him], (for he was naked), and did cast himself into the sea. (a) It was a linen garment which prevented him from swimming freely.... [ Continue Reading ]
(2) So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, [son] of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. (2) Peter by this triple confession is restored into his former position from where he fell b... [ Continue Reading ]
He saith unto him the (b) third time, Simon, [son] of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep. (b) It was appropriate tha... [ Continue Reading ]
(3) Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou (c) girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall (d) gird thee, and carry [thee] whither thou wouldest (e) not. (3) The violent death of Peter i... [ Continue Reading ]
This spake he, signifying by (f) what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me. (f) That is, that Peter would die by a violent death.... [ Continue Reading ]
(4) Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee? (4) We must take heed that while we cast our eyes upon others that we do not neglect that which we are commanded to do.... [ Continue Reading ]
(5) This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true. (5) The history of Christ is truly and cautiously written: not for the curiosity of men, but for the salvation of the godly.... [ Continue Reading ]