Parallel Verses King James Version 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. Darby Bible Translation When therefore they had dined, Jesus says to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He says to him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I am attached to thee. He says to him, Feed my lambs. World English Bible So when they had eaten their breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I have affection for you." He said to him, "Feed my lambs." Young's Literal Translation When, therefore, they dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, 'Simon, son 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.' John 21:15 Parallel Commentary Geneva Study Bible{2} 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. (2) Peter by this triple confession is restored into his former position from where he fell by his triple denial: and furthermore it is proclaimed that he is indeed a pastor, who shows his love to Christ in feeding his sheep. Margin dined Lit. breakfasted. Margin lovest Gr. agapas, deeply love; used of divine love Jn 14:21, and of that love which the law demands Lk 10:27. Margin love Gr. phileo, Amos fond of. It is a lesser degree of love than agapas. Margin Feed See, 1Pet 5:2. John 21:15 Parallel Commentaries Library An Eloquent Catalogue'There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of His disciples.'--JOHN xxi. 2. This chapter, containing the infinitely significant and pathetic account of our Lord's appearance to these disciples by the Sea of Tiberias, is evidently an appendix to the Gospel of John. The design of that Gospel is complete with the previous chapter, and there is a formal close, as of the whole book, at the end thereof. But whilst … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture: St. John Chaps. XV to XXI The Beach and the Sea 'It is the Lord!' On the Same Words of the Gospel of John. xxi. 15, "Simon, Son of John, Lovest Thou Me More than These?" Etc. On the Words of the Gospel, John. xxi. 16, "Simon, Son of John, Lovest Thou Me?" Etc. Lovest Thou Me? Christ among the Common Things of Life Erroneous Opinions Imputed to the Apostles. Of Avoiding of Curious Inquiry into the Life of Another Instructions to Converts. Cross References Ezekiel 34:2 Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD unto the shepherds; Woe be to the shepherds of Israel that do feed themselves! should not the shepherds feed the flocks? Matthew 16:17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. Matthew 26:33 Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended. Mark 14:29 But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet will not I. Luke 12:32 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Luke 22:32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. John 1:42 And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone. Jump to Previous Affection Attached Breakfast Broken Dear Dined Eaten Eating Fast Feed Finished Food Greater Jesus John Jonah Jonas Lambs Love Master Others Peter Simon TendJump to Next Affection Attached Breakfast Broken Dear Dined Eaten Eating Fast Feed Finished Food Greater Jesus John Jonah Jonas Lambs Love Master Others Peter Simon TendLinks John 21:15 NIVJohn 21:15 NLT John 21:15 ESV John 21:15 NASB John 21:15 KJV John 21:15 Bible Apps John 21:15 Biblia Paralela John 21:15 Chinese Bible John 21:15 French Bible John 21:15 German Bible John 21:15 Commentaries Bible Hub |