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153 large fish
After the resurrection the disciples caught 153 large fish, and John notes that the net did not tear. John 21:4–11
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The disciples had caught nothing all night. A man on the shore told them to cast the net on the right side; they could not haul it in for the number of fish. John realised it was the Lord. John 21:3–7
"Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land, full of one hundred fifty-three great fish. Even though there were so many, the net wasn't torn." Jesus then gave them breakfast. John 21:11–13
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John 21:4–11 WEB
4But when day had already come, Jesus stood on the beach; yet the disciples didn’t know that it was Jesus. 5Jesus therefore said to them, “Children, have you anything to eat?” They answered him, “No.” 6He said to them, “Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” They cast it therefore, and now they weren’t able to draw it in for the multitude of fish. 7That 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 himself (for he was naked), and threw himself into the sea. 8But the other disciples came in the little boat (for they were not far from the land, but about two hundred cubits away), dragging the net full of fish. 9So when they got out on the land, they saw a fire of coals there, with fish and bread laid on it. 10Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish which you have just caught.” 11Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land, full of one hundred fifty-three great fish. Even though there were so many, the net wasn’t torn.
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After Jesus rose again, his friends caught 153 big fish in one net, and the net did not break!