John 21:14This is now the third time that Jesus was revealed to his disciples, after he had risen from the dead.
The setting
Sea of Galilee, Israel. Early morning after a night of fishing. The disciples have returned to what they knew - fishing - after Jesus' death and resurrection appearances.
The emotion here: awestruck witness documenting miraculous events
The original word
phaneroō (ἐφανερώθη) — to make visible, reveal what was hidden
Why it matters
This was likely at Tabgha on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee, where a church now marks the traditional site
Read with care
What most readers miss in John 21:14
John is keeping careful count - this emphasis on 'third time' shows the disciples needed repeated proof
Common misconceptionPeople think this means Jesus only appeared three times total, but this specifically means three times to the group of disciples gathered together
The thread continues
Verses that echo John 21:14
Bible Genome reading
John 21:14 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
John 21:14 comes from the book of John, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to John. The dominant emotion in this verse is worship, with a comfort power of 70% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include resurrection, revelation. Notable phrases: third time; revealed to his disciples.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same worship
“Hear, Israel: Yahweh is our God; Yahweh is one:”
— Deuteronomy 6:4
“and you shall love Yahweh your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might.”
— Deuteronomy 6:5
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:”
— Ecclesiastes 3:1
“Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.”
— John 14:6
“Jesus said to them, "Most certainly, I tell you, before Abraham came into existence, I AM."”
— John 8:58
Your reflection
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