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NASB | John 21:15 ¶ So when they had finished breakfast, Jesus *said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these?" He *said to Him, "Yes, Lord; You know that I love You." He *said to him, "Tend My lambs." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 21:15 ¶ So when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these [others do--with total commitment and devotion]?" He said to Him, "Yes, Lord; You know that I love You [with a deep, personal affection, as for a close friend]." Jesus said to him, "Feed My lambs." |
Bible Question: why do you think Jesus questioned Peter's love three consecutive times in a single conversation? |
Bible Answer: In my humble opinion, I believe He questioned Peter three times so that Peter could affirm Him once for each denial. Nothing magical here, just Christ being gracious and forgiving. However, something does seem to be revealed in that when Christ asked "Do you love me?" He used the word agape. However, when Peter answered, "You know that I love you" Peter used the words "phileo." |
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