John 21:6
Context21:6 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 21:8
Context21:8 Meanwhile the other disciples came with the boat, dragging the net full of fish, for they were not far from land, only about a hundred yards. 3
[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.
[21:8] 3 tn Or “about a hundred meters”; Grk “about two hundred cubits.” According to BDAG 812 s.v., a πῆχυς (phcu") was about 18 inches or .462 meters, so two hundred πηχῶν (phcwn) would be about 100 yards (92.4 meters).





