Later, by the Sea of Tiberias, Jesus again revealed Himself to the disciples. He made Himself known in this way:
Parallel translations
- WEB After these things, Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias. He revealed himself this way.
- KJV After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself.
- NKJV After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed Himself:
- NASB After these things Jesus revealed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and He revealed Himself in this way:
- NLT Later, Jesus appeared again to the disciples beside the Sea of Galilee. This is how it happened.
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Quick answer
Jesus appears again to His disciples by the Sea of Tiberias in Galilee. It matters because it begins a final resurrection account that restores Peter and recommissions the disciples.
Overview
After the Jerusalem appearances, the risen Jesus reveals Himself once more in Galilee, where much of His ministry had taken place. The Sea of Tiberias is another name for the Sea of Galilee. This chapter, often called an epilogue, addresses the future of the disciples, especially Peter. It confirms the bodily reality and ongoing presence of the risen Lord with His people.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 9
- John 6:1After this, Jesus crossed to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias).
- John 6:23However, some boats from Tiberias landed near the place where the people had eaten the bread after the Lord had given thanks.
- Matt 28:16Meanwhile, the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain Jesus had designated.
- Matt 26:32But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.”
- Matt 28:7Then 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.”
- John 20:19–29It 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 16:7But go, tell His disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see Him, just as He told you.’”
- Mark 16:12After this, Jesus appeared in a different form to two of them as they walked along in the country.
- John 21:14This was now the third time that Jesus appeared to the disciples after He was raised from the dead.
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