There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples.

JOHN 21:2KJV
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John 21:2 (KJV)

What does John 21:2 mean?

John 21:2 lists several of Jesus’ disciples who were together after His resurrection: Simon Peter, Thomas (also called Didymus), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other unnamed disciples. This verse sets the scene for the events that follow, showing a small group of Jesus’ closest followers gathered as a community.

The setting is by the Sea of Galilee, after Jesus has risen from the dead but before He has ascended. The verse names specific disciples, highlighting both well-known figures (like Peter and the sons of Zebedee, who are James and John) and some less prominent ones. This gathering leads directly into the story where Jesus appears to them and shares a meal, emphasizing the continued relationship between Jesus and His followers after the resurrection.

Where else these words appear

“together” Greek G3674 · used in 3 verses

  • John 4:36 And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together.
  • John 20:4 So they ran both together: and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulchre.

“Didymus” Greek G1324 · used in 3 verses

  • John 11:16 Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellowdisciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.
  • John 20:24 But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came.

“Cana” Greek G2580 · used in 4 verses

  • John 2:1 And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:
  • John 2:11 This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.
  • John 4:46 So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum.

“Nathanael” Greek G3482 · used in 6 verses

  • John 1:45 Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.
  • John 1:46 And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see.
  • John 1:48 Nathanael saith unto him, Whence knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said unto him, Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee.