John 21:4 kjva — But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus."

— John 21:4, King James Version with Apocrypha

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John 21 — Context

1

After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself.

2

There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples.

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Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing.

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But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus.

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Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered him, No.

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And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes.

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Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher’s coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea.

John 21:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 21:4 say?
John 21:4 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus.”
Where is John 21:4 in the Bible?
John 21:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 21, verse 4.
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 21:4.
What translation should I read John 21:4 in?
John 21:4 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 21:4?
John 21:4 reads (KJVA): “But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus.” 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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