John 21:16 — Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” He answered, “Yes, Lord,… — NIV | maBible

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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.”

Passage themes

Echo of the denials — again the second time
Simon called by name — Simon, son of Jonas
The question of love — lovest thou me?
Jesus knows the heart — thou knowest that I love thee
The shepherd's charge given — Feed my sheep
The flock that is his — 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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