John 21:3 Simon Peter said to them, I go a fishing. They say to him, We also go with you. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately… I. A combos EXPERIENCE. Not the first time this had happened in the history of three out of the seven (Luke 5:5). Nor were these the first or the last who have spent their strength for nought (Isaiah 49:4). II. A SORE DISAPPOINTMENT. Considering — 1. The high expectations with which men usually start on their enterprises; and — 2. The great labour they often expend on them. III. AN EXCELLENT DISCIPLINE. — 1. Teaching personal humility. 2. Suggesting the need of heavenly assistance. 3. Preparing for ultimate success. (T. Whitelaw, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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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