John 21:7

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“Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” As soon as Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment (for he had removed it) and jumped into the sea.”

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BSBPD

“Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” As soon as Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment (for he had removed it) and jumped into the sea.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“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.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“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 · Public Domain
YLTPD

“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;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo John 21:7 — 18 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Psalms 118:23This is from the LORD, and it is marvelous in our eyes.
  2. Song of Solomon 8:7Mighty waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot sweep it away. If a man were to give all the wealth of his house for love, his offer would be utterly scorned.
  3. Matthew 14:28“Lord, if it is You,” Peter replied, “command me to come to You on the water.”
  4. Mark 11:3If anyone asks, ‘Why are you doing this?’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it and will return it shortly.’”
  5. Luke 2:11Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord!
  6. Luke 7:47Therefore I tell you, because her many sins have been forgiven, she has loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.”
  7. John 13:23One of His disciples, the one whom Jesus loved, was reclining at His side.
  8. John 19:26When Jesus saw His mother and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, “Woman, here is your son.”
  9. John 20:2So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb,” she said, “and we do not know where they have put Him!”
  10. John 20:20After He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.
  11. John 20:28Thomas replied, “My Lord and my God!”
  12. John 21:20Peter turned and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them. He was the one who had leaned back against Jesus at the supper to ask, “Lord, who is going to betray You?”
  13. John 21:24This is the disciple who testifies to these things and who has written them down. And we know that his testimony is true.
  14. Acts 2:36Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!”
  15. Acts 10:36He has sent this message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the gospel of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.
  16. 1 Corinthians 15:47The first man was of the dust of the earth, the second man from heaven.
  17. 2 Corinthians 5:14For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that One died for all, therefore all died.
  18. James 2:1My brothers, as you hold out your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, do not show favoritism.

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