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 coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea.
Parallel translations
- WEB That disciple therefore whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It’s the Lord!” So when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he wrapped his coat around him (for he was naked), and threw himself into the sea.
- BSB Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” As soon as Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment (for he had removed it) and jumped into the sea.
- NKJV Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment (for he had removed it), and plunged into the sea.
- NASB Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved *said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” So when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment (for he was stripped for work), and threw himself into the sea.
- NLT Then the disciple Jesus loved said to Peter, “It’s the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his tunic (for he had stripped for work), jumped into the water, and headed to shore.
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Quick answer
The beloved disciple recognizes Jesus, and Peter, hearing it is the Lord, dresses and plunges into the sea to reach Him. It matters because it shows the disciples' love and eagerness for the risen Christ.
Overview
John perceives the miracle's meaning first, declaring 'It's the Lord,' while Peter responds with characteristic impulsiveness, throwing himself into the water. The two disciples' differing reactions, insight and ardor, reflect their personalities seen throughout the Gospel. Peter's haste to reach Jesus hints at his longing for restoration after his denials. The scene captures the joy of recognizing the living Christ.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 18
- John 13:23Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
- John 21:24This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true.
- John 20:2Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the LORD out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him.
- Matt 14:28–29And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.
- John 19:26When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!
- 2 Cor 5:14For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:
- John 21:20Then 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?
- Song 8:7Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it: if a man would give all the substance of his house for love, it would utterly be contemned.
- Acts 10:36The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)
- Ps 118:23This is the LORD’s doing; it is marvellous in our eyes.
- Acts 2:36Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.
- Luke 7:47Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.
- Mark 11:3And if any man say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye that the Lord hath need of him; and straightway he will send him hither.
- Luke 2:11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
- John 20:28And Thomas answered and said unto him, My LORD and my God.
- Jas 2:1My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.
- John 20:20And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the LORD.
- 1 Cor 15:47The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven.
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