John 21:12 akjv — Jesus says to them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples dared ask him, Who are you? knowing that it was the Lord.

American King James Version

"Jesus says to them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples dared ask him, Who are you? knowing that it was the Lord. "

— John 21:12, American King James Version

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John 21 — Context

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As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread.

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Jesus says to them, Bring of the fish which you have now caught.

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Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land full of great fishes, an hundred and fifty and three: and for all there were so many, yet was not the net broken.

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Jesus says to them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples dared ask him, Who are you? knowing that it was the Lord.

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Jesus then comes, and takes bread, and gives them, and fish likewise.

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This is now the third time that Jesus showed himself to his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead. ¶

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So when they had dined, Jesus says to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, love you me more than these? He says to him, Yes, Lord; you know that I love you. He said to him, Feed my lambs.

John 21:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does John 21:12 say?
John 21:12 in the American King James Version reads: “Jesus says to them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples dared ask him, Who are you? knowing that it was the Lord. ”
Where is John 21:12 in the Bible?
John 21:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 21, verse 12.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 21:12.
What translation should I read John 21:12 in?
John 21:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 21:12?
John 21:12 reads (AKJV): “Jesus says to them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples dared ask him, Who are you? knowing that it was the Lord. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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