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John 21:5 · KJV

"Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered him, No."

King James Version

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Passage Context

3Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing.
4But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus.
5Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered him, No.
6And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes.
7Therefore 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.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond when Jesus asks you about your needs?

2

What does it mean for you to feel like a child of God?

3

When have you felt a lack in your life that Jesus addressed?

Life Application

relationships

Engage in conversations with loved ones about their needs; listen actively.

faith

Trust that Jesus cares for your needs, and seek his guidance in your life.

Places in This Verse

Sea of Tiberias(Sea of Galilee today)

The Sea of Tiberias, also known as the Sea of Galilee, is a significant location in Jesus' ministry, where many miracles occurred.

Connection to Jesus

direct teaching

Jesus' question about food reflects his concern for the physical needs of his followers and sets the stage for a miracle.

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