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Verse 12. - Jesus saith to them, Come and break your fast . A Word is used which does not denote the principal meal of the day (not δειπνέω , but ἀριστάω , from ἄριστον ), but a slight refreshment that was taken in early morning, or at least before noon, and answers to our breakfast at the dawning of the day.
What does John 21:12 mean? Read commentary on this popular Bible verse and understand the real meaning behind God's Word using John Gill's Exposition of the Bible.
What does John 21:12 mean? When Jesus first rose from the dead, He passed along a message telling the disciples to meet Him in Galilee (Matthew 28:9–10). He then made at least two appearances to groups of disciples (John 20:19, 26).
Jesus said to them, "Come and have breakfast." None of the disciples ventured to inquire of Him, "Who are You?" knowing that it was the Lord. Verse John 21:12. Come and dine. — δευτε αριστησατε.
(John 21:12-14) The disciples eat breakfast with Jesus. Jesus said to them, “Come and eat breakfast.” Yet none of the disciples dared ask Him, “Who are You?” — knowing that it was the Lord.
John 21 is such a commission. After these things Jesus manifested himself again to his disciples at the sea of Tiberius; and he manifested himself on this wise. (John 21:1) After these things … is a connective but does not indicate any definite length of time. Jesus manifested himself …
The record of Christ's life and death is not the report of we know not who, but was drawn up by men of known integrity, who were ready not only to depose it upon oath, but, which was more, to seal it with their blood.
