~ John 21:15-17

¹⁵ When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you truly 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 truly 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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