John 21:7

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, 'It is the Lord!' When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he tied his outer garment around himself (for he had taken it off) and jumped into the sea.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Therefore, that disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, It is the Lord. When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his fisher's coat (for he was stripped) and jumped into the sea.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    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.

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    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.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Then sayde the disciple whom Iesus loved vnto Peter: It is the Lorde. When Simon Peter hearde that it was ye LORde he gyrde his mantell to him (for he was naked) and sprange into the see

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    The sayde ye disciple who Iesus loued, vnto Peter: It is the LORDE.Whan Simon Peter herde that is was the LORDE, he gyrde his mantell aboute him (for he was naked) and sprange in to ye see.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Therefore said the disciple whom Iesus loued, vnto Peter, It is the Lord. When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lorde, he girded his coate to him (for he was naked) and cast himselfe into the sea.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Then sayde the disciple, whom Iesus loued, vnto Peter: It is the Lord. Whe Simon Peter hearde that it was the Lorde, he gyrde his coate vnto him (for he was naked) and sprang into the sea.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    That disciple therefore whom Jesus loved said to Peter, "It's the Lord!" So when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he wrapped his coat around him (for he was naked), and threw himself into the sea.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    That disciple, therefore, whom Jesus was loving saith to Peter, `The Lord it is!' Simon Peter, therefore, having heard that it is the Lord, did gird on the outer coat, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    So the disciple who was dear to Jesus said to Peter, It is the Lord! Hearing that it was the Lord, Peter put his coat round him (because he was not clothed) and went into the sea.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    That disciple therefore whom Jesus loved said to Peter, "It's the Lord!" So when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he wrapped his coat around him (for he was naked), and threw himself into the sea.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter,“It is the Lord!” So Simon Peter, when he heard that it was the Lord, tucked in his outer garment(for he had nothing on underneath it), and plunged into the sea.

Referenced Verses

  • John 13:23 : 23 One of His disciples, the one Jesus loved, was reclining close beside Him.
  • John 19:26 : 26 When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, "Woman, here is your son."
  • John 20:2 : 2 So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, and she said to them, 'They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have put him.'
  • Ps 118:23 : 23 This is the Lord's doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.
  • John 21:20 : 20 Peter turned and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them. This was the one who had leaned against Jesus at the supper and asked, 'Lord, who is going to betray you?'
  • John 21:24 : 24 This is the disciple who is testifying about these things and who wrote them down, and we know that his testimony is true.
  • Acts 2:36 : 36 Therefore, let all the house of Israel know for certain that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.
  • Acts 10:36 : 36 He sent the message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.
  • 1 Cor 15:47 : 47 The first man was from the earth, made of dust; the second man is from heaven.
  • 2 Cor 5:14 : 14 For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died.
  • Jas 2:1 : 1 My brothers, do not hold the faith of our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of favoritism.
  • Song 8:7 : 7 Many waters cannot quench love, nor can rivers sweep it away. If someone were to give all the wealth of his house for love, it would be utterly despised.
  • Matt 14:28-29 : 28 Peter replied, 'Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.' 29 Jesus said, 'Come.' Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water, and came toward Jesus.
  • Mark 11:3 : 3 'If anyone asks you,
  • Luke 2:11 : 11 Today, in the city of David, a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.
  • Luke 7:47 : 47 Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven, as her great love has shown. But the one who is forgiven little, loves little.'
  • John 20:20 : 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord.
  • John 20:28 : 28 Thomas answered him, 'My Lord and my God!'

Similar Verses (AI)

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    6He said to them, 'Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.' So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in because of the large number of fish.

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    8The other disciples came in the small boat, pulling the net full of fish, for they were not far from shore, about two hundred cubits away.

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    11Simon Peter went aboard and dragged the net to shore. It was filled with large fish, 153 in total. Even with so many fish, the net was not torn.

    12Jesus said to them, 'Come and have breakfast.' None of the disciples dared to ask him, 'Who are you?' because they knew it was the Lord.

    13Jesus came, took the bread, and gave it to them, and he did the same with the fish.

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    15When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, 'Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?' Peter replied, 'Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.' Jesus said to him, 'Feed my lambs.'

    16Jesus asked him again, 'Simon son of John, do you love me?' Peter answered, 'Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.' Jesus said to him, 'Take care of my sheep.'

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    23One of His disciples, the one Jesus loved, was reclining close beside Him.

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    18Immediately, they left their nets and followed him.

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