John 21:6

21:6 He told them, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” ¹  So they threw the net, ²  and were not able to pull it in because of the large number of fish.

John 19:24

19:24 So the soldiers said to one another, “Let’s not tear it, but throw dice ³  to see who will get it.” ⁴  This took place ⁵  to fulfill the scripture that says, “They divided my garments among them, and for my clothing they threw dice.” ⁶  So the soldiers did these things.

[21:6]  ¹ tn The word “some” is not in the Greek text but is implied. Direct objects were often omitted in Greek when clear from the context.

[21:6]  ² tn The words “the net” are not in the Greek text but are implied. Direct objects were often omitted in Greek when clear from the context.

[19:24]  ³ tn Grk “but choose by lot” (probably by using marked pebbles or broken pieces of pottery). A modern equivalent, “throw dice,” was chosen here because of its association with gambling.

[19:24]  ⁴ tn Grk “to see whose it will be.”

[19:24]  ⁵ tn The words “This took place” are not in the Greek text but are implied.

[19:24]  ⁶ tn Grk “cast lots.” See the note on “throw dice” earlier in the verse.