John 21:5 Meaning
Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered him, No.
Context Explained
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.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 14:16
This verse parallels Jesus asking about food before feeding the 5000.
John 6:35
This verse explains that Jesus is the bread of life, connecting to the theme of provision.
Luke 24:41
This verse shows Jesus' post-resurrection interaction with his disciples regarding food.
Source: John 21:5