John 21:4 nasb — But when the day was now breaking, Jesus stood on the beach; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.

NASB

"But when the day was now breaking, Jesus stood on the beach; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus."

— John 21:4, NASB

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John 21 — Context

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After these things Jesus manifested Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and He manifested Himself in this way.

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

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Simon Peter *said to them, "I am going fishing." They *said to him, "We will also come with you." They went out and got into the boat; and that night they caught nothing.

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But when the day was now breaking, Jesus stood on the beach; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.

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So Jesus *said to them, "Children, you do not have any fish, do you?" They answered Him, "No."

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And He said to them, "Cast the net on the right-hand side of the boat and you will find a catch." So they cast, and then they were not able to haul it in because of the great number of fish.

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Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved *said to Peter, "It is the Lord." So when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put his outer garment on (for he was stripped for work), and threw 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 NASB reads: “But when the day was now breaking, Jesus stood on the beach; yet the disciples did not know 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 (NASB): “But when the day was now breaking, Jesus stood on the beach; yet the disciples did not know 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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