John 21:17
“He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.”
What does John 21:17 mean?
In John 21:17, the King James Version reads, "He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee…
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In the realm of Christian faith, few moments resonate as profoundly as the exchange between Jesus and Peter in John 21:17. This poignant conversation not only marks a crucial chapter in the post-resurrection narrative but also delves deep into the core of our relationship with…
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Dear Heavenly Father, As I come before You in prayer, I am continually reminded of the profound moment between Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, and Simon Peter, a moment captured so beautifully in John 21:17, where Jesus asks him, "Lovest thou me?" Oh, how it grieves me to…
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