John 21:15 — So when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of… — AMP | maBible

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15 So when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these [others do—with total commitment and devotion]?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You [with a deep, personal affection, as for a close friend].” Jesus said to him, “Feed My lambs.”

Passage themes

Called by name — Simon, son of Jonas
The question of love — lovest thou me
Peter's confidence — more than these
Jesus knows hearts — Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee
The shepherd's charge — Feed my lambs
Care for the weakest — my lambs

Notes and references

As indicated by the amplifications, Peter uses a different Greek word for love (phileo) than Jesus does (agapao) in His first two questions to Peter (see note v 17).

About this book

Author: Jean · Written: Entre 80 et 110 ap. J.-C. · Reading time: 2h40 · Characters: Marie, Philippe, Marie de Magdala, Jean-Baptiste, Marthe de Béthanie, Pierre, Jean, fils de Zébédée, Marie de Béthanie, Thomas, La femme samaritaine, Nicodème, Lazare, Judas

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