{"verses": {"kjv": ["1. After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he\nhimself.\n", "2. There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the\nsons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples.\n", "3. Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing.\n", "4. But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus.\n", "5. Then Jesus saith unto them,\nChildren, have ye any meat? They answered him, No.\n", "6. And he said unto them,\nCast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes.\n", "7. 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\nhis\n fisher\u2019s coat\nunto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea.\n", "8. And the other disciples came in a little ship; (for they were not far from land, but as it were two hundred cubits,) dragging the net with fishes.\n", "9. As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread.\n", "10. Jesus saith unto them,\nBring of the fish which ye have now caught.\n", "11. Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land full of great fishes, and hundred and fifty and three: and for all there were so many, yet was not the net broken.\n", "12. Jesus saith unto them,\nCome\nand dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord.\n", "13. Jesus then cometh, and taketh bread, and giveth them, and fish likewise.\n", "14. This is now the third time that Jesus shewed himself to his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead.\n", "15. So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter,\nSimon,\nson of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him,\nFeed my lambs.\n", "16. He saith to him again the second time,\nSimon,\nson of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him,\nFeed my sheep.\n", "17. He saith unto him the third time,\nSimon,\nson 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,\nFeed my sheep.\n", "18. Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry\nthee whither thou wouldest not.\n", "19. This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him,\nFollow me.\n", "20. 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?\n", "21. Peter seeing him saith to Jesus, Lord, and what\nshall this man\ndo?\n", "22. Jesus saith unto him,\nIf I will that he tarry till I come, what\nis that to thee? follow thou me.\n", "23. Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, that that disciple should not die: yet Jesus said not unto him, He shall not die; but,\nIf I will that he tarry till I come, what\nis that to thee?\n", "24. This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true.\n", "25. And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen.\n"], "nakjv": ["1. After these events, Jesus appeared again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and he showed himself in this way.", "2. Simon Peter, Thomas (also known as Didymus), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were all together.", "3. Simon Peter said to them, \"I'm going fishing.\" They replied, \"We'll go with you.\" So they went out and got on the boat right away; but that night, they didn't catch anything.", "4. As morning arrived, Jesus appeared on the shore, but the disciples did not recognize that it was Jesus.", "5. Then Jesus said to them, \"Children, do you have any food?\" They answered Him, \"No.\"", "6. He said to them, \"Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.\" So they cast it, and then they were unable to haul it in because of the large number of fish.", "7. So the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, \"It's the Lord.\" When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he quickly put on his outer garment (since he was stripped for work), and he threw himself into the sea.", "8. The other disciples followed in a smaller boat, not far from shore\u2014about two hundred cubits away\u2014towing the net full of fish.", "9. As soon as they reached the shore, they saw a charcoal fire with fish on it, and some bread.", "10. Jesus said to them, \"Bring some of the fish you have just caught.\"", "11. Simon Peter went over and pulled the net ashore. It was filled with large fish, 153 in total. Despite the large number, the net did not break.", "12. Jesus said to them, \"Come and have breakfast.\" None of the disciples dared to ask, \"Who are you?\" because they knew it was the Lord.", "13. Jesus came over, took the bread, and gave it to them, and He did the same with the fish.", "14. This was the third time Jesus appeared to his disciples after he had risen from the dead.", "15. After they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, \"Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?\" Peter answered, \"Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.\" Jesus told him, \"Feed my lambs.\"", "16. He asked him a second time, \"Simon, son of Jonas, do you love me?\" He replied, \"Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.\" Jesus said to him, \"Take care of my sheep.\"", "17. He asked him a third time, \"Simon, son of Jonas, do you love me?\" Peter was saddened because he asked him for the third time, \"Do you love me?\" And he responded, \"Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.\" Jesus said to him, \"Feed my sheep.\"", "18. Truly, truly, I tell you, when you were young, you dressed yourself and went wherever you wanted. But when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and take you where you do not want to go.", "19. Jesus said this to indicate the kind of death by which Peter would bring glory to God. After saying this, he told him, \"Follow me.\"", "20. Then Peter turned around and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them. This was the same disciple who had leaned close to Jesus during the supper and had asked, \"Lord, who is going to betray you?\"", "21. Peter, seeing him, said to Jesus, \"Lord, what about him? What will he do?\"", "22. Jesus said to him,\n\"If I want him to remain until I return, what is that to you? You follow me.\"", "23. Then this rumor spread among the followers that this disciple would not die. However, Jesus did not say to him, \"He shall not die.\" Instead, He said, \"If I want him to remain alive until I return, what concern is that of yours?\"", "24. This is the disciple who testified about these events and wrote them down. We know that his testimony is true.", "25. There are also many other things that Jesus did. I believe that if they were all written down, the world itself could not hold all the books that would be written. Amen."]}, "summary": [{"text": "John 21 is a rich and deeply symbolic chapter that adds an epilogue to the Gospel of John, offering final insights and instructions from Jesus after His resurrection. In this chapter, we see a blend of the personal, pastoral, and profound as it solidifies Jesus\u2019s teachings and His profound relationship with His disciples, particularly focusing on Peter.", "audio_path": "part_0.mp3"}, {"text": "The chapter opens with a scene by the Sea of Tiberias, also known as the Sea of Galilee. Here, several of the disciples have returned to their former way of life\u2014fishing. This reflects a return to the familiar and perhaps a moment of uncertainty about their purpose following Jesus\u2019s crucifixion and the initial appearances after His resurrection. Present were Simon Peter, Thomas, Nathanael, the sons of Zebedee (James and John), and two other unnamed disciples.", "audio_path": "part_1.mp3"}, {"text": "As the story unfolds, the disciples have fished all night without success, symbolizing perhaps their futile efforts without Jesus's presence and blessing. At dawn, Jesus stands on the shore, but they do not initially recognize Him. This is not because His body had changed after the resurrection, but rather due to the distance between the boat and the shore\u2014they were approximately a hundred yards away, making it difficult to see clearly. Additionally, the disciples were not expecting to see Jesus that morning by the shore, which further contributed to their initial lack of recognition. Jesus calls out to them, instructing them to cast the net on the right side of the boat. When they obey, their nets fill with an overwhelming number of fish, so much so that they are unable to haul the net in. This miraculous catch is deeply symbolic, echoing the earlier miracle recorded in Luke 5. It serves as a supernatural provision but also as a powerful reminder of Jesus\u2019s prior call to Peter to become a \"fisher of men.\" This moment underscores the ongoing mission Jesus entrusted to His disciples: to gather people into the Kingdom of God and rely on His guidance and provision in their work.", "audio_path": "part_2.mp3"}, {"text": "John, the disciple whom Jesus loved, is the first to recognize the Lord, prompting Peter to impulsively jump into the water and swim to Jesus, once again illustrating his fervent, though sometimes impetuous, devotion. Upon reaching the shore, they find Jesus has prepared a charcoal fire with bread and fish, inviting them to add some of their freshly caught fish to the meal. This fireside setting is not just a moment of fellowship but resonates deeply, reminding us of another fire\u2014the one where Peter denied Jesus three times. Yet here, at this new fire, Jesus offers nourishment, redemption, and restoration, rather than condemnation.", "audio_path": "part_3.mp3"}, {"text": "This leads to one of the most touching and theologically significant conversations in the New Testament, centered around Peter\u2019s restoration. Jesus questions Peter three times, \"Do you love me?\" mirroring Peter's three earlier denials. This threefold affirmation of love reverses Peter's denials and restores his relationship with Jesus. Jesus gives Peter a pastoral charge with each affirmation: \"Feed my lambs,\" \"Tend my sheep,\" and \"Feed my sheep.\" This is a powerful delegation of spiritual authority and pastoral responsibility, indicating that Peter\u2019s past failure does not disqualify him from future ministry. Instead, it prepares him, through the grace of forgiveness and restoration, to lead and nourish Jesus's followers.", "audio_path": "part_4.mp3"}, {"text": "Additionally, Jesus prophesizes the manner of Peter\u2019s death, hinting at crucifixion, and then simply commands him, \"Follow me.\" This is a poignant reminder of the cost of discipleship that was initially introduced at the beginning of the Gospel. It both literally and metaphorically suggests a journey, a following that is full of challenges but also ripe with divine companionship.", "audio_path": "part_5.mp3"}, {"text": "John concludes the chapter by affirming the reliability of his witness and alluding to the abundant acts and teachings of Jesus, stating that if everything were written down, the world itself could not contain the books that would be written. This hyperbolic yet profound statement underscores the incomprehensible significance and impact of Jesus\u2019s life and ministry.", "audio_path": "part_6.mp3"}, {"text": "John 21 provides an intimate glimpse into Jesus\u2019s ongoing care for His disciples, His reiteration of the mission post-resurrection, and the personal calling and restoration of Peter. It is a chapter of assurance, commissioning, and profound love, framing the continuation of Jesus\u2019s work on earth through His disciples\u2014an endeavor that extends through the ages to all followers of Christ.", "audio_path": "part_7.mp3"}], "book_name": "john", "current_chapter": 21}