John 21:15-17

Jesus Reinstates Peter

15 When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?”“Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.”
16 Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.”
17 The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.

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Cross References 6

  • 1. Matthew 26:33,35; John 13:37
  • 2. Luke 12:32
  • 3. 2 Samuel 5:2; Ezekiel 34:2; Matthew 2:6; S John 10:11; Acts 20:28; 1 Peter 5:2,3
  • 4. John 13:38
  • 5. John 16:30
  • 6. S ver 16
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