After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself.
Parallel translations
- WEB After these things, Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias. He revealed himself this way.
- BSB Later, by the Sea of Tiberias, Jesus again revealed Himself to the disciples. He made Himself known in this way:
- 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 these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias.
- John 6:23(Howbeit there came other boats from Tiberias nigh unto the place where they did eat bread, after that the Lord had given thanks:)
- Matt 28:16Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.
- Matt 26:32But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee.
- Matt 28:7And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.
- John 20:19–29Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
- Mark 16:7But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you.
- Mark 16:12After that he appeared in another form unto two of them, as they walked, and went into the country.
- John 21:14This is now the third time that Jesus shewed himself to his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead.
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