Breakfast on the Shore
This was now the third time that Jesus appeared to the disciples after He was raised from the dead. John 21:14 · Berean Standard Bible
The writer pauses to note that this is the third time Jesus has appeared to His disciples since rising from the dead.
Each appearance has built on the last, moving from fear to faith to this beautiful, ordinary morning of breakfast on the beach.
The author steps in as narrator, helping you keep track of the unfolding story.
Three times now, Jesus has shown up. He's patient, persistent, and not in a hurry. Each encounter reveals something new about who He is and what He's calling them to.
The narrator notes this is the third post-resurrection appearance to the disciples as a group, establishing a pattern of progressive revelation.
The enumeration (first in 20:19-23, second in 20:26-29, third here) provides structural markers in the post-resurrection narrative and emphasizes the reality and continuity of Jesus's appearances.
The evangelist interjects an editorial note, counting and cataloging the appearances for the reader.
By numbering this appearance, the author underscores the historical reliability and progressive nature of the resurrection encounters, each one deepening the disciples' understanding and commissioning.
12“Come, have breakfast,” Jesus said to them. None of the disciples dared to ask Him, “Who are You?” They knew it was the Lord.
13Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and He did the same with the fish.
14This was now the third time that Jesus appeared to the disciples after He was raised from the dead.
15When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?”
16Jesus asked a second time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?”
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