Peter's Reverence
W. H. Van Doren, D. D., S. S. Times. John 21:7 Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord… for the Lord is indicated by the careful observation, even in such a moment of excited feeling, of the petty proprieties of clothing. (W. H. Van Doren, D. D.)And did cast himself into the sea. — I. REGARDLESS OF PERSONAL COMFORT. II. ABANDONING HUMAN COMPANIONSHIPS. III. DESPISING TEMPORAL GAIN. IV. EAGERLY SEEKING JESUS. (S. S. Times.) Parallel Verses KJV: Therefore 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. WEB: That disciple therefore whom Jesus loved said to Peter, "It's the Lord!" So when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he wrapped his coat around him (for he was naked), and threw himself into the sea.