1. Shewed (ébavépocer). This rendering might easily con- vey merely the sense of appearing ; but its meaning is much deeper. Occurring frequently in the New Testament, it is used most frequently of God and Christ, or of men in their re- lation to these. Thus, of Christ in person while upon earth (Mark xvi. 12, 14; John i. 31; ii. 11; 1 Pet. i. 20; 1 John i. 2). Of the works of Christ (John ii. 11; ix. 3; 1 John iii. 5). Of Christ in redemption (1 John iii. 5). Of Christ in His sec- cond coming (1 John ii. 28). Of Christ in glory (1 John iii. 2; Col. iii. 4). It is used of God. Of His revelation to men of the knowledge of Himself (Rom. i. 19). Of His manifestation in Christ (1 Tim. iii. 16). Of His righteousness (Rom. iii. 21). Of His love (1 John iv. 9). It is used of men. As epistles
manifesting the character and spirit of Christ (2 Cor. iii. 3; v. 11). In the judgment (2 Cor. v. 10). In all these cases the appearing is not merely an appeal to sense, but is addressed to spiritual perception, and contemplates a moral and spiritual effect. It is the setting forth of the law or will or character of God; of the person or work of Christ; of the character or deeds of men, with a view to the disclosure of their quality and to the producing of a moral impression. Rev., manifested.
Sea. See on Matt. iv. 18.
Of Tiberias. Not elsewhere in the Gospels. The Synop- tists say, Sea of Galilee or Lake of Gennesaret.
3. A ship (76 zrAofov). Rev., the boat; restoring the article, which indicates a familiar implement. See on Luke v. 2.
Immediately. Omit.
That night. The emphatic pronoun that (éxelvy) may in- dicate that their ill success was unusual.
Caught (ééacav). So ver.10. The verb means éo lay hold of, and is nowhere else used in the New Testament of taking fish. Elsewhere in this Gospel always of the seizure of Christ by the authorities (vii. 80, 32, 44; viii. 20; x.39; xi.57). Of apprehending Peter and Paul (Acts xii.4; 2 Cor. xi. 32). Of the taking of the beast (Apoe. xix. 20). Of taking by the hand (Acts iii. 7).
4. Was come (yevouevns). The best texts read the present participle, yevouévns, ts coming. Rev., when day was now break- ung. The A. V. does not agree so well with the fact that Jesus was not at once recognized by the disciples, owing in part, per- haps, to the imperfect light.
On the shore (eis Tov atyanrdv). Rev., beach. See on Matt. xiii. 2. The preposition eis, 0, makes the phrase equivalent to “¢ Jesus came ¢o the beach and stood there.”