John 21:13 asv — Jesus cometh, and taketh the bread, and giveth them, and the fish likewise.

American Standard Version

"Jesus cometh, and taketh the bread, and giveth them, and the fish likewise. "

— John 21:13, American Standard Version

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John 21 — Context

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Jesus saith unto them, Bring of the fish which ye have now taken.

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

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Jesus saith unto them, Come and break your fast. And none of the disciples durst inquire of him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord.

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Jesus cometh, and taketh the bread, and giveth them, and the fish likewise.

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This is now the third time that Jesus was manifested to the disciples, after that he was risen from the dead.

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So when they had broken their fast, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of John, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.

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He saith to him again a second time, Simon, son of John, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Tend my sheep.

John 21:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 21:13 say?
John 21:13 in the American Standard Version reads: “Jesus cometh, and taketh the bread, and giveth them, and the fish likewise. ”
Where is John 21:13 in the Bible?
John 21:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 21, verse 13.
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 21:13.
What translation should I read John 21:13 in?
John 21:13 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 21:13?
John 21:13 reads (ASV): “Jesus cometh, and taketh the bread, and giveth them, and the fish likewise. ” 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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