John 21:15

KJV

So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.

— John 21:15, King James Version
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The threefold question 'do you love me?' addressed to Peter parallels the threefold denial of the Passion narrative, and Peter's threefold confession of love functions as a rehabilitation and recommissioning rather than merely an emotional exchange. The debate over Jesus's use of agapaō (divine love) versus Peter's phileō (affectionate love) — and whether the distinction is significant or merely stylistic — has generated considerable commentary, though most modern scholars view the Fourth Gospel's use of the two terms as largely synonymous in this context. The commission 'feed my lambs' links love for Christ directly to pastoral care of the community — love is authenticated not by profession but by costly service. The verse grounds Christian leadership in personal relationship with Christ rather than in ability or status.

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ASV

So when they had broken their fast, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of John, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.

YLT

When, therefore, they dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, `Simon, <FI>son<Fi> of Jonas, dost thou love me more than these?' he saith to him, `Yes, Lord; thou hast known that I dearly love thee;' he saith to him, `Feed my lambs.'

BBE

Then when they had taken food, Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon, son of John, is your love for me greater than the love of these others? He said to him, Yes, Lord; you are certain of my love for you. He said to him, Then give my lambs food.

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