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John 21:1-19

Breakfast on the Shore and Peter's Restoration

April 30, 2028

Christ's Charge to Peter, Raphael
Christ's Charge to Peter, Raphael, c. 1515–1516Victoria and Albert Museum, London (Raphael Cartoons)
One of the Sistine tapestry cartoons. Christ points to a flock of sheep with one hand and at Peter with the other, while the rest of the apostles crowd behind in a single packed row.Feed my sheep: the reading is the three questions and the commission, and Raphael painted the instruction being given.RaphaelRaphael Sanzio of Urbino (1483-1520), the youngest of the three who defined the High Renaissance. He died on Good Friday at thirty-seven.Victoria and Albert Museum, London (Raphael Cartoons)The Raphael Cartoons belong to the Crown and have hung in a purpose-built gallery at the V&A since 1865, where they can be seen at the scale they were drawn.Victoria and Albert Museum, London (Raphael Cartoons)
Revised Common Lectionary
GospelJohn 21:1-19Jn 21:1-19
EpistleRev. 5:11-14Rev 5:11-14
Old TestamentActs 9:1-6, (7-20)
PsalterPs. 30Ps 30

Overview & Insights

"Simon son of John, do you love me? ... Feed my sheep." (John 21:16-17)

The risen Jesus meets seven disciples fishing on the Sea of Tiberias, fills their empty net, and shares a charcoal-fire breakfast of bread and fish with them. He then restores Peter with a threefold question that undoes Peter's threefold denial, commissioning him to feed and tend the flock before foretelling the death by which Peter will glorify God.

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Commentary

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

Exegesis of the epilogue's miraculous catch and Peter's threefold restoration.

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

Reformed preaching commentary on Jesus meeting Peter in his failure.

John 21Jn 21 Enduring Word · David Guzik

Verse-by-verse evangelical commentary covering the whole epilogue chapter.

John 21 CommentaryJn 21 Commentary Precept Austin

A collated verse-by-verse study with word notes on the catch and the recommissioning.

John 21:1Jn 21:1 BibleHub

Aggregates classic commentaries verse by verse from the shoreline scene.

Jesus Will Meet Us, Easter 3 (C) Sermons That Work · Episcopal Church

An Anglican homily on Christ meeting the disciples in their ordinary work.

Background & Word Study

John 21:1 InterlinearJn 21:1 Interlinear BibleHub

Greek interlinear text for the catch of fish and Jesus's threefold question.

The Church Fathers

John 21, patristic commentaryJn 21, patristic commentary Catena

Early church commentary gathered verse by verse on the shore meal and Peter's charge.

Sermons & Reflections

A Fire of Burning Coals Journey with Jesus

An essay on the charcoal fire that echoes Peter's denial and becomes the site of his restoration.

Worship & Prayers

Third Sunday of Easter, Year C The Lectionary Page

Anglican collect and full appointed readings for the Sunday.

Podcast

Sermon Brainwave #661: Third Sunday of Easter Working Preacher

Scholars discuss all four Easter 3C readings for preachers.

Art & Music

Art in the Christian Tradition, Easter 3 (Year C) Vanderbilt

Curated art, images, and hymn suggestions tied to this Sunday's texts.

Study Hub

John 21:1-19 Lectionary ResourcesJn 21:1-19 Lectionary Resources Textweek

A curated hub of commentaries, sermons, and study links gathered for this passage.

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