John 21:7 “Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” As…”

John 21:7

Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” As soon as Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment (for he had removed it) and jumped into the sea.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher’s coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea.

World English Bible

That disciple therefore whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It’s the Lord!” So when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he wrapped his coat around himself (for he was naked), and threw himself into the sea.

American Standard Version

That disciple therefore whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. So when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his coat about him (for he was naked), and cast himself into the sea.

Geneva Bible 1599

Therefore said the disciple whom Iesus loued, vnto Peter, It is the Lord. When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girded his coate to him (for he was naked) and cast himselfe into the sea.

Darby Translation

That disciple therefore whom Jesus loved says to Peter, It is the Lord. Simon Peter therefore, having heard that it was the Lord, girded his overcoat [on him] (for he was naked), and cast himself into the sea;

Young's Literal Translation

That disciple, therefore, whom Jesus was loving saith to Peter, 'The Lord it is!' Simon Peter, therefore, having heard that it is the Lord, did gird on the outer coat, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea;

Bible in Basic English

So the disciple who was dear to Jesus said to Peter, It is the Lord! Hearing that it was the Lord, Peter put his coat round him (because he was not clothed) and went into the sea.

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Cross references

“that disciple”

John 13:23 John 21:24 John 19:26 John 20:2 John 21:20

John 13:23 · BSB

One of His disciples, the one whom Jesus loved, was reclining at His side.

John 21:24 · BSB

This is the disciple who testifies to these things and who has written them down. And we know that his testimony is true.

John 19:26 · BSB

When Jesus saw His mother and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, “Woman, here is your son.”

John 20:2 · BSB

So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb,” she said, “and we do not know where they have put Him!”

John 21:20 · BSB

Peter turned and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them. He was the one who had leaned back against Jesus at the supper to ask, “Lord, who is going to betray You?”

“It is”

Psalm 118:23 Mark 11:3 Luke 2:11 Acts 2:36 Acts 10:36 John 20:20

Psalm 118:23 · BSB

This is from the LORD, and it is marvelous in our eyes.

Mark 11:3 · BSB

If anyone asks, ‘Why are you doing this?’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it and will return it shortly.’”

Luke 2:11 · BSB

Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord!

Acts 2:36 · BSB

Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!”

Acts 10:36 · BSB

He has sent this message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the gospel of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.

John 20:20 · BSB

After He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.

“when”

2 Corinthians 5:14 Song of Solomon 8:7 Luke 7:47 Matthew 14:28 Matthew 14:29

2 Corinthians 5:14 · BSB

For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that One died for all, therefore all died.

Song of Solomon 8:7 · BSB

Mighty waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot sweep it away. If a man were to give all the wealth of his house for love, his offer would be utterly scorned.

Luke 7:47 · BSB

Therefore I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven, for she has loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.”

Matthew 14:28 · BSB

“Lord, if it is You,” Peter replied, “command me to come to You on the water.”

Matthew 14:29 · BSB

“Come,” said Jesus. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water, and came toward Jesus.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

6He told them, “Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast it there, and they were unable to haul it in because of the great number of fish.

8The other disciples came ashore in the boat. They dragged in the net full of fish, for they were not far from land, only about a hundred yards.

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