21:14
This was now the third time that Jesus appeared to the disciples after He was raised from the dead: This is a comment by the author about the event. It is the conclusion of this part of the story, the narrative of how Jesus provided breakfast for the disciples.
This: This pronoun refers to the whole event in this chapter when Jesus appeared to his disciples by the lake.
the third time: This phrase includes only the times mentioned in this Gospel. Here are some other ways to translate this phrase:
This is the third appearance of Jesus to his disciples ⌊that I am telling you about⌋ .
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This is the third time that Jesus showed himself to his disciples ⌊that I have included in this book⌋ .
that Jesus appeared to the disciples: The Greek expression that the Berean Standard Bible translates as Jesus appeared to the disciples means that Jesus allowed his disciples to see him. See the similar expression in 21:1. In some languages it is more natural to use a different verb. For example:
Jesus showed himself to his disciples
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the disciples saw Jesus
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Jesus was revealed to the disciples (NET Bible)
after He was raised from the dead: This is a passive clause. It was God who raised Jesus from the dead. Here are some ways to translate this clause:
• Use a passive verb. For example:
since he was raised to life again from his death (Yakan Back Translation)
• Use an active verb. For example:
after he had come back to life (God’s Word)
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after ⌊God⌋ raised Jesus from the dead
• Use a noun. For example:
after his resurrection from the dead (Revised English Bible)
Use the expression that is most natural in your language. See how you translated this same expression in 2:22.
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