After these things Jesus showed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and in this way showed he himself.
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Cornelius a Lapide
AD 1637
After these things, &c. From this it appears that Peter and the other Apostles had gone from Judea into Galilee, as Christ had bidden them (S. Matthew 23:10). For this appearance of Christ took place in Galilee, when Hebrews , being about to go into heaven, in order that He might provide for the government of the faithful, appointed Peter to be the Head of the Church, and His Vicar upon earth. This is why S. John subjoins these things, and so concludes his Gospel.
