John 21:17 — Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt b… — CEV | maBible

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17 Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesus had asked him three times if he loved him. So he told Jesus, “Lord, you know everything. You know I love you.” Jesus replied, “Feed my sheep.

Passage themes

The third time — He saith unto him the third time
Called by name — Simon, son of Jonas
The question of Jesus — lovest thou me?
Sorrow that restores — Peter was grieved
Jesus knows all hearts — Lord, thou knowest all things
God knows my sincerity — thou knowest that I love thee
The shepherd's charge — Feed my sheep
The fragile flock — my sheep

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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