John 21:9

9 When they landed, they saw a fire of burning coals there with fish on it, and some bread.

John 21:9 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
9 As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread.
English Standard Version (ESV)
9 When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire in place, with fish laid out on it, and bread.
New Living Translation (NLT)
9 When they got there, they found breakfast waiting for them—fish cooking over a charcoal fire, and some bread.
The Message Bible (MSG)
9 When they got out of the boat, they saw a fire laid, with fish and bread cooking on it.
American Standard Version (ASV)
9 So when they got out upon the land, they see a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
9 When they went ashore, they saw a fire with a fish lying on the coals, and they saw a loaf of bread.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
9 When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire there, with fish lying on it, and bread.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
9 When they landed, they saw a fire of burning coals. There were fish on it. There was also some bread.

John 21:9 Meaning and Commentary

John 21:9

As soon then as they were come to land
As soon as they were come out of the ship, and safe on shore, not only Peter, but all the rest of the disciples:

they saw a fire of coals there:
on the shore, to their great surprise:

and fish laid there;
which could not be any that they had taken, for, as yet, the net was not drawn up, and the fish took out:

and bread;
not upon the coals baking, but hard by, being ready prepared to eat with the fish, when sufficiently broiled. This was all of Christ's preparing, and a considerable proof of his deity; and a confirmation of that provision he will make for his ministering servants, whilst they are about his work, and in this world; and a representation of that spiritual and eternal refreshment they shall have with him in heaven to all eternity, when they have done their work.

John 21:9 In-Context

7 Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” As soon as Simon Peter heard him say, “It is the Lord,” he wrapped his outer garment around him (for he had taken it off) and jumped into the water.
8 The other disciples followed in the boat, towing the net full of fish, for they were not far from shore, about a hundred yards.
9 When they landed, they saw a fire of burning coals there with fish on it, and some bread.
10 Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish you have just caught.”
11 So Simon Peter climbed back into the boat and dragged the net ashore. It was full of large fish, 153, but even with so many the net was not torn.

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