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John 21:15-19 NIV
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.
18 I tell you the truth, when
you were younger you dressed yourself and went where you wanted; but
when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else
will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go."
19 Jesus said this to indicate
the kind of death by which Peter would glorify God. Then he said to
him, "Follow me!" |