John 21:15-17

Jesus and Peter

15 When they finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, " Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?" Simon replied, "Yes, Lord, you know I love you." Jesus said to him, " Feed my lambs."

16 Jesus asked a second time, " Simon son of John, do you love me?" Simon replied, "Yes, Lord, you know I love you." Jesus said to him, " Take care of my sheep."

17 He asked a third time, " Simon son of John, do you love me?" Peter was sad that Jesus asked him a third time, "Do you love me?" He replied, "Lord, you know everything; you know I love you." Jesus said to him, " Feed my sheep.