Chapter summary
John 21 Summary
John 21 records the risen Jesus appearing on the Galilean shore — a great catch of fish, breakfast on the beach, and Peter's threefold restoration.
After fishing all night and catching nothing, the disciples hear, «Cast the net on the right side.» It teems with fish; the beloved disciple says, «It is the Lord!» Peter swims to him. They share breakfast on the shore.
Three times Jesus asks Peter, «Do you love me?» — once for each denial. Three times he says, «Feed my sheep.» Peter is restored. John's Gospel ends with Jesus' calling and a wide world of unwritten works.
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John 21:15 “When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.”” John 21:17 “Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.”
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