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Easter · Third Sunday of Easter · Year C

John 21:1-14

Breakfast on the Shore

April 30, 2028

The Miraculous Draught of Fishes, Konrad Witz
The Miraculous Draught of Fishes, Konrad Witz, 1444Musée d’art et d’histoire, Geneva
Christ stands on the shore of Lake Geneva while the disciples haul a full net into the boat and Peter wades through the water toward him.That disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he jumped into the sea.Konrad WitzA painter from Basel who set this Gospel scene on the real shore of Lake Geneva, one of the first true landscapes in European art.Musée d’art et d’histoire, GenevaThe museum of art and history of the city of Geneva, where this altarpiece panel hangs.Musée d’art et d’histoire, Geneva
LSB Three-Year Lectionary
GospelJohn 21:1-14Jn 21:1-14
EpistleRev. 5:8-14Rev 5:8-14
Old TestamentActs 9:1-22
PsalterPs. 30Ps 30

Overview & Insights

"It is the Lord!" (John 21:7)

Seven disciples go fishing on the Sea of Galilee and catch nothing all night until a stranger on the shore tells them to cast on the other side, filling the net with 153 fish. They recognize the stranger as the risen Jesus, who has a charcoal fire ready and serves them breakfast.

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Commentary

John 21 CommentariesJn 21 Commentaries BibleHub

Classic commentaries side by side on the miraculous catch and shoreline breakfast.

John 21 Commentary: Jesus Restores PeterJn 21 Commentary: Jesus Restores Peter Enduring Word · David Guzik

Guzik's verse-by-verse notes on the catch of fish and the meal with Jesus.

John 21 CommentaryJn 21 Commentary Precept Austin

An index of older public-domain commentaries on the chapter.

Commentary on John 21:1-19Commentary on Jn 21:1-19 Working Preacher

Discusses this chapter as a later addition addressing the Johannine community's memory of Peter.

John 21:1-19 CommentaryJn 21:1-19 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching

A preaching-focused reading of the disciples' return to fishing and Jesus' patient pursuit.

Background & Word Study

John 21 InterlinearJn 21 Interlinear BibleHub

Greek text with parsing for the agapao/phileo word study in the following dialogue with Peter.

John OverviewJn Overview BibleProject

Orients preachers to John's storyline before entering this closing scene.

The Church Fathers

Catena on John 21Catena on Jn 21 Catena

Patristic comments verse by verse on the shoreline appearance and the catch of fish.

Sermons & Reflections

A Fire of Burning Coals Journey with Jesus

An essay on the echo between this charcoal fire and the one where Peter denied Jesus.

Worship & Prayers

Third Sunday of Easter, Year C The Lectionary Page

Gives the full set of propers, including the Collect of the Day, for worship planning.

Podcast

Sermon Brainwave #661: Third Sunday of Easter Working Preacher

Luther Seminary professors discuss all four readings for this Sunday together.

Art & Music

Year C, Third Sunday of Easter: Art Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt's gallery of paintings and images keyed to this Sunday's readings.

Study Hub

John 21:1-14 Resource IndexJn 21:1-14 Resource Index Textweek

A long-running index of links, art, and commentary for every angle on this text.

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