John 21:13

"Jesus said to them, “Come and eat breakfast!” None of the disciples dared inquire of him, “Who are you?” knowing that it was the Lord."

Key Reflection

This interaction symbolizes trust and recognition in faith. Despite Jesus' appearance, his identity as the risen Lord is immediately known to the disciples, emphasizing their deep familiarity with him even after his resurrection, while also highlighting the transformative power of recognizing divine presence without question.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 13. Jesus then cometh, and taketh bread, &c. It is not said that Jesus himself ate with them, but he gave them food. The design of this interview seems to have been to convince them that he had truly risen from the dead. Hence he performed a miracle before they suspected that it was he, that there might be no room to say that they had ascribed to him the power of the miracle through friendship and collusion with him. The miracle was such as to satisfy them of its truth, and was, in accordance with all his works, not for mere display, but for utility.

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