John 21:9 cpdv — Then, when they climbed down to the land they saw burning coals prepared, and fish already placed above them, and bread…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Then, when they climbed down to the land they saw burning coals prepared, and fish already placed above them, and bread. "

— John 21:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 21 — Context

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He said to them, “Cast the net to the right side of the ship, and you will find some.” Therefore, they cast it out, and then they were not able to draw it in, because of the multitude of fish.

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Therefore, the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord.” Simon Peter, when he had heard that it was the Lord, wrapped his tunic around himself, (for he was naked) and he cast himself into the sea.

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Then the other disciples arrived in a boat, (for they were not far from the land, only about two hundred cubits) dragging the net with the fish.

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Then, when they climbed down to the land they saw burning coals prepared, and fish already placed above them, and bread.

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

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Simon Peter climbed up and drew in the net to land: full of large fish, one hundred and fifty-three of them. And although there were so many, the net was not torn.

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Jesus said to them, “Approach and dine.” And not one of them sitting down to eat dared to ask him, “Who are you?” For they knew that it was the Lord.

John 21:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 21:9 say?
John 21:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then, when they climbed down to the land they saw burning coals prepared, and fish already placed above them, and bread. ”
Where is John 21:9 in the Bible?
John 21:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 21, verse 9.
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 21:9.
What translation should I read John 21:9 in?
John 21:9 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 21:9?
John 21:9 reads (CPDV): “Then, when they climbed down to the land they saw burning coals prepared, and fish already placed above them, and bread. ” 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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