Jean - Caput 21

Jean 21.1 postea manifestavit se iterum Iesus ad mare Tiberiadis manifestavit autem sic Jean 21.2 erant simul Simon Petrus et Thomas qui dicitur Didymus et Nathanahel qui erat a Cana Galilaeae et filii Zebedaei et alii ex discipulis eius duo Jean 21.3 dicit eis Simon Petrus vado piscari dicunt ei venimus et nos tecum et exierunt et ascenderunt in navem et illa nocte nihil prendiderunt Jean 21.4 mane autem iam facto stetit Iesus in litore non tamen cognoverunt discipuli quia Iesus est Jean 21.5 dicit ergo eis Iesus pueri numquid pulmentarium habetis responderunt ei non Jean 21.6 dixit eis mittite in dexteram navigii rete et invenietis miserunt ergo et iam non valebant illud trahere a multitudine piscium Jean 21.7 dicit ergo discipulus ille quem diligebat Iesus Petro Dominus est Simon Petrus cum audisset quia Dominus est tunicam succinxit se erat enim nudus et misit se in mare Jean 21.8 alii autem discipuli navigio venerunt non enim longe erant a terra sed quasi a cubitis ducentis trahentes rete piscium Jean 21.9 ut ergo descenderunt in terram viderunt prunas positas et piscem superpositum et panem Jean 21.10 dicit eis Iesus adferte de piscibus quos prendidistis nunc Jean 21.11 ascendit Simon Petrus et traxit rete in terram plenum magnis piscibus centum quinquaginta tribus et cum tanti essent non est scissum rete Jean 21.12 dicit eis Iesus venite prandete et nemo audebat discentium interrogare eum tu quis es scientes quia Dominus esset Jean 21.13 et venit Iesus et accepit panem et dat eis et piscem similiter Jean 21.14 hoc iam tertio manifestatus est Iesus discipulis cum surrexisset a mortuis Jean 21.15 cum ergo prandissent dicit Simoni Petro Iesus Simon Iohannis diligis me plus his dicit ei etiam Domine tu scis quia amo te dicit ei pasce agnos meos Jean 21.16 dicit ei iterum Simon Iohannis diligis me ait illi etiam Domine tu scis quia amo te dicit ei pasce agnos meos Jean 21.17 dicit ei tertio Simon Iohannis amas me contristatus est Petrus quia dixit ei tertio amas me et dicit ei Domine tu omnia scis tu scis quia amo te dicit ei pasce oves meas Jean 21.18 amen amen dico tibi cum esses iunior cingebas te et ambulabas ubi volebas cum autem senueris extendes manus tuas et alius te cinget et ducet quo non vis Jean 21.19 hoc autem dixit significans qua morte clarificaturus esset Deum et hoc cum dixisset dicit ei sequere me Jean 21.20 conversus Petrus vidit illum discipulum quem diligebat Iesus sequentem qui et recubuit in cena super pectus eius et dixit Domine quis est qui tradit te Jean 21.21 hunc ergo cum vidisset Petrus dicit Iesu Domine hic autem quid Jean 21.22 dicit ei Iesus si sic eum volo manere donec veniam quid ad te tu me sequere Jean 21.23 exivit ergo sermo iste in fratres quia discipulus ille non moritur et non dixit ei Iesus non moritur sed si sic eum volo manere donec venio quid ad te Jean 21.24 hic est discipulus qui testimonium perhibet de his et scripsit haec et scimus quia verum est testimonium eius Jean 21.25 sunt autem et alia multa quae fecit Iesus quae si scribantur per singula nec ipsum arbitror

Jean : Caput 21

The Restoration of Peter in John Chapter 21

Chapter 21 of the Gospel of John serves as a moving epilogue to the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. This crucial passage reveals how Jesus restores and commissions Peter, one of the apostles closest to Him.

The Miraculous Catch of Fish

At the heart of this chapter, we witness an exceptional miracle: the miraculous catch of fish. After a fruitless night, Jesus tells Simon Peter to cast his nets into deeper water. Despite his doubts, Peter obeys the Master's command, and a multitude of fish are caught, illustrating the power of Christ and the need to have faith in Him.

The Meal on the Beach

After this extraordinary catch, Jesus invites his disciples to a meal on the beach. This moment of communion is significant because it strengthens the bonds between the risen Christ and his disciples, preparing them for the mission that awaits them. This meal testifies to Jesus' unconditional love and his desire to spiritually nourish his followers.

The Dialogue between Jesus and Peter

The poignant dialogue between Jesus and Peter is central to this chapter. Jesus asks Peter three times, "Do you love me?" This question is not only a rebuke for Peter's denial, but an invitation to a profound reconciliation and a new mission. Jesus entrusts Peter with the responsibility of shepherding his sheep, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the Church.

Themes Covered in John 21

John 21 addresses essential themes such as the restoration of grace, the call to discipleship, and the future of the Church. This chapter concludes with a personal invitation to follow Christ, emphasizing the disciples' continued commitment to their Lord.

Biblical Reflections

To deepen our understanding of John 21, we can meditate on five significant biblical passages:

As we meditate on these passages, we are invited to reflect on our own commitment to Christ and our call to be witnesses of his resurrection in today's world.