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John 21:9

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

When they got to shore, there was already a fire going with fish cooking on it and some bread waiting for them.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus had breakfast ready before they even knew they were hungry.

📚 Historical Context

In the Gospel of John, this verse occurs after Jesus' resurrection, during a time when his disciples had returned to their everyday work of fishing on the Sea of Galilee. This event follows a miraculous catch of fish directed by Jesus, highlighting his ongoing presence and authority in their lives. It reflects the cultural context of first-century Jewish fishermen, where shared meals were a common way to foster community and teach important lessons.

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