John 21:7 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

⁷ So, that disciple whom Jesus loved [i.e., probably the apostle John] said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard it was the Lord, he wrapped his outer robe around him, (for he [had taken it off and] was wearing only his underclothing) and jumped into the lake.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁷ 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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁷ Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, It is the Lord! Simon Peter, hearing him say that it was the Lord, put (girded) on his upper garment (his fisherman's coat, his outer tunic)–for he was stripped [for work]–and sprang into the sea.

American Standard Version (1901)

⁷ That disciple therefore whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. So when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his coat about him (for he was naked), and cast himself into the sea.

Common English Bible

⁷ Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It’s the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard it was the Lord, he wrapped his coat around himself (for he was naked) and jumped into the water.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁷ 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.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

⁷ That disciple therefore whom Jesus loved, said to Peter: It is the Lord. Simon Peter, when he heard that it was the Lord, girt his coat about him, (for he was naked,) and cast himself into the sea.

John 21:7 Cross References

Mark 11:3

And if anyone says to you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ you should say, ‘The Lord needs it,’ and immediately he will send it back here.”

Luke 12:35

“Fasten your belts [i.e., get things ready], keep your lamps lit,

Luke 2:11

For a Savior has been born today in David’s city [i.e., Bethlehem], who is Christ the Lord [i.e., God’s specially chosen one].

Luke 7:47

For this reason, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven, for she has loved much. [Note: This suggests that her forgiveness was the result of her loving, but the point Jesus makes better fits the idea that her forgiveness produced love]. But the person who is forgiven of little [i.e., of only a few sins], loves [only] a little bit.”

John 13:23

One of Jesus’ disciples, [the one] He loved [Note: Probably this was the apostle John] was reclining at the dinner table close to Jesus.

John 19:26

So, when Jesus saw His mother standing beside the disciple He loved [i.e., probably the apostle John], He said to her, “[My dear] woman, look, [here is] your son!”

John 20:2

So, she ran and came to Simon Peter and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved [i.e., probably the apostle John], and said to them, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb and we do not know where they have put Him.”

John 20:20

After saying this, Jesus showed them His hands and His side, so they rejoiced when they saw the Lord [i.e., now convinced that He had indeed risen from the dead].

John 20:28

Thomas replied to Him, “My Lord and my God.”

John 21:20

Peter turned around and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved [i.e., probably the apostle John] following [along behind him]. This was the same disciple who had leaned over close to Jesus at the [Passover] meal and asked Him, “Lord, who is it that will turn you over [to the Jewish authorities]?”

John 21:24

This is the disciple who is giving testimony about these things and has written them down, and we know his testimony is true.

John 21:8

But the other disciples came [to shore] in their little boat, dragging their net full of fish (for they were only about a hundred yards from land).

Acts 10:36

He sent His message [first] to the Israelites; [it involved] preaching the good news through Jesus Christ (who is Lord of all).

Acts 2:36

Therefore, let all those who make up the household of Israel [i.e., God’s people] know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you have crucified, both Lord and Christ.”

1 Corinthians 15:47

The first man [i.e., Adam] came from the dust of the ground [See Gen. 2:7]; the second man [i.e., Christ] came from heaven.

2 Corinthians 5:14

For Christ’s love for us motivates us, because we have concluded that, [since] one person [i.e., Christ] died for all people, so then all people have died. [Note: This may mean simply that Christ died for all people, who were dead in their sins].

James 2:1

My brothers, do not hold [views regarding] the faith of our glorious Lord Jesus Christ [i.e., as tenets of Christianity] which show favoritism toward [certain] persons.