John 21:14-16

Good News Translation

¹⁴ This, then, was the third time Jesus appeared to the disciples after he was raised from death.

Jesus and Peter

¹⁵ After they had eaten, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these others do?”

“Yes, Lord,” he answered, “you know that I love you.”

Jesus said to him, “Take care of my lambs.” ¹⁶ A second time Jesus said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”

“Yes, Lord,” he answered, “you know that I love you.”

Jesus said to him, “Take care of my sheep.”