John 21:7

"He said to them, “Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” They cast it therefore, and now they weren’t able to draw it in for the multitude of fish."

Key Reflection

This command from Jesus symbolizes His directive power over nature and abundance. By casting the net on the right side, Peter followed divine instruction, leading to a miraculous catch that overwhelmed their capacity, foreshadowing the abundant blessings of the kingdom of God.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 7. Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved. Joh 13:23. It is the Lord. He was convinced, perhaps, by the apparent miracle, and by looking more attentively on the person of one who had been the means of such unexpected and remarkable success. His fisher's coat. His upper or outer garment or tunic, in distinction from the inner garment or tunic which was worn next the skin. In the case of Peter it may have been made of coarse materials such as fishermen commonly wore, or such as Peter usually wore when he was engaged in this employment. Such garments are common with men of this occupation. This outer garment he probably had laid aside. He was naked.

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