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John 21:4–13

From the shore he tells them where to cast the net, then gives them bread and fish

4When it was already early morning, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.

5So Jesus says to them, “Children, you do not have any fish, do you?” They answered him, “No.”

6And he said to them, “Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast it, and they were no longer able to haul it in because of the great number of fish.

7So that disciple whom Jesus loved says to Peter, “It is the Lord!” So when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he tied his outer garment around himself, for he was stripped for work, and threw himself into the sea.

8But the other disciples came in the little boat, for they were not far from the land, but about two hundred cubits off, dragging the net full of fish.

9So when they got out on the land, they see a charcoal fire in place and fish lying on it and bread.

10Jesus says to them, “Bring some of the fish that you have caught now.”

11So Simon Peter went up and hauled the net to land, full of large fish, a hundred fifty-three; and although there were so many, the net was not torn.

12Jesus says to them, “Come, have breakfast.” But none of the disciples dared to ask him, “Who are you?” knowing that it was the Lord.

13Jesus comes and takes the bread and gives it to them, and the fish likewise.

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2Simon Peter, and Thomas, who is called Didymus, and Nathanael, who was from Cana of Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples were together.

3Simon Peter says to them, “I am going fishing.” They say to him, “We also are coming with you.” They went out and got into the boat, and that night they caught nothing.

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14This was now the third time that Jesus was revealed to the disciples after being raised from the dead.

15So when they had had breakfast, Jesus says to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He says to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I hold you dear.” He says to him, “Feed my lambs.”

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