John 21:14 bbe — Now this was the third time that Jesus let himself be seen by the disciples after he had come back from the dead.

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"Now this was the third time that Jesus let himself be seen by the disciples after he had come back from the dead."

— John 21:14, Bible in Basic English

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John 21 — Context

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So Peter went to the boat and came back pulling the net to land, full of great fish, a hundred and fifty-three; and though there was such a number the net was not broken.

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Jesus said to them, Come and take some food. And all the disciples were in fear of putting the question, Who are you? being conscious that it was the Lord.

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Then Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and the fish in the same way.

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Now this was the third time that Jesus let himself be seen by the disciples after he had come back from the dead.

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Then when they had taken food, Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon, son of John, is your love for me greater than the love of these others? He said to him, Yes, Lord; you are certain of my love for you. He said to him, Then give my lambs food.

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Again, a second time, he said to him, Simon, son of John, have you any love for me? Yes, Lord, he said, you are certain of my love for you. Then take care of my sheep, said Jesus.

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He said to him a third time, Simon, son of John, am I dear to you? Now Peter was troubled in his heart because he put the question a third time, Am I dear to you? And he said to him, Lord, you have knowledge of all things; you see that you are dear to me. Jesus said to him, Then give my sheep food.

John 21:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 21:14 say?
John 21:14 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Now this was the third time that Jesus let himself be seen by the disciples after he had come back from the dead.”
Where is John 21:14 in the Bible?
John 21:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 21, verse 14.
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 21:14.
What translation should I read John 21:14 in?
John 21:14 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 21:14?
John 21:14 reads (BBE): “Now this was the third time that Jesus let himself be seen by the disciples after he had come back from the dead.” 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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