KJV ORIGINAL
And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He told them, 'Try throwing your net on the right side of the boat, and you'll catch something.' So they did, and suddenly their net was so packed with fish they couldn't even pull it back up.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes the breakthrough you need is just one small adjustment away.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of John, traditionally attributed to the apostle John, was written for a broad Christian audience, likely in Asia Minor, during the late first century CE. This account describes a post-resurrection appearance of Jesus to his disciples, who had been fishing unsuccessfully, to demonstrate his continued presence and power, and to reaffirm their mission.
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