John 21:7

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

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.

Cross References

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 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 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!”

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].

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 21:20

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]?”

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.”

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.”

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].

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.”

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.

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.

John 20:28

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

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].

Luke 12:35

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

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).