John 21:6
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“And 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.”
ἔπω
Speak, say, declare. Epō. Every word spoken or written carries weight before God. Speak with intention.
δεξιός
right
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δεξιός
Right side, right hand. Dexios. Christ is seated at the right hand of the Father, the place of honor, power, and authority. Where you stand in relation to the King determines everything.
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μέρος
side
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μέρος
Part, portion, share. Meros. Every member of the body has its part to play, and every believer receives a portion in Christ. Know your part and fulfill it.
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πλοῖον
boat
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πλοῖον
Boat, ship, vessel. Ploîon. Jesus calmed the storm from inside one, and called disciples away from them. The boat is where faith is tested and surrender begins. Step out when He calls.
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δίκτυον
net
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δίκτυον
Fishing net, seine. Díktyon. Jesus called fishermen who knew how to cast nets, then sent them to gather people. The net is only useful when it is thrown.
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εὑρίσκω
you will find some.
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εὑρίσκω
To find, to discover, to obtain. Heurisko. Seek and you will find. The finding is guaranteed for those who seek. God is findable because He wants to be found.
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οὖν
therefore,
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οὖν
Therefore, then, accordingly. Therefore since we have been justified through faith we have peace with God. The therefore of Scripture always builds on something God has already done.
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ἑλκύω
to haul in
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ἑλκύω
Draw, drag, compel. Helkyō. No one can come to the Father unless the Spirit draws him. Divine initiative precedes every step of faith. Respond to the pull.
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ἰσχύω
were they able
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ἰσχύω
To be strong, to be able. Ischuo. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. The ability is His. The willingness is yours. Together they accomplish everything.
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πλῆθος
multitude
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πλῆθος
Multitude, great number, throng. Plēthos. The early church was marked by a multitude of believers acting as one heart and soul. Quantity and unity are not opposites. Let neither be sacrificed for the other.
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ἰχθύς
fish.
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ἰχθύς
Fish. Ichthýs. Jesus fed thousands with a few loaves and two fish, and called his disciples to become fishers of men. The ordinary becomes the vehicle for the miraculous. Offer what you have.
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