The Pulpit Commentary on John 21:9-14

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

The repast on the seashore.

I. THE LORD MAKES PROVISION FOR THE IMMEDIATELY' PRESSING WANT OF THE DISCIPLES.

1. They must have been hungry and exhausted with the long and fruitless efforts of the night. Mark our Lord's consideration for their bodily comfort! "Thou shalt eat the labor of thy hands." "Come and dine."

2. Mark the awe of the disciples. "None of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord." There was something mysterious in the appearance and manner of the Lord that kept them in awe.

II. THE OBJECT OF THIS REPAST.

1. It was partly to make the disciples feel their continued dependence upon the Lord.

2. It was partly to afford an opportunity for his significantly important dealing with the Apostle Peter.

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