John 21:13 net — Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and did the same with the fish.

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"Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and did the same with the fish."

— John 21:13, NET Bible

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John 21 — Context

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Jesus said,“Bring some of the fish you have just now caught.”

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So Simon Peter went aboard and pulled the net to shore. It was full of large fish, one hundred fifty-three, but although there were so many, the net was not torn.

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“Come, have breakfast,” Jesus said. But none of the disciples dared to ask him,“Who are you?” because they knew it was the Lord.

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Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and did the same with the fish.

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This was now the third time Jesus was revealed to the disciples after he was raised from the dead.

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Peter’s Restoration Then when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter,“Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these do?” He replied,“Yes, Lord, you know I love you.” Jesus told him,“Feed my lambs.”

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Jesus said a second time,“Simon, son of John, do you love me?” He replied,“Yes, Lord, you know I love you.” Jesus told him,“Shepherd my sheep.”

John 21:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 21:13 say?
John 21:13 in the NET Bible reads: “Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and did the same with the fish.”
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 (NET): “Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and did the same with the fish.” 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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