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John 21:17 Cross-References
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“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.”
John 21:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 21:17
The third question grieves Peter—perhaps because it exposes his past denials or because Jesus seems to doubt his love. Yet this third questioning completes Peter's restoration: three denials, three professions, three commissions. Peter's appeal to Christ's omniscience ('thou knowest all things') expresses humble dependence. The final command 'Feed my sheep' commissions Peter for his life's work, fulfilled in his leadership of the early church and writing of epistles.
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“Will you lay down your life for me? Most certainly I tell you, the rooster won't crow until you have denied me three times.,Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice.,,,,,,,,”
“and don't need for anyone to question you. By this we believe that you came forth from God.,Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God.,,,,,,,,”
“how that Jesus said to him”
“keep my commandments.”
“Jesus said to Simon Peter”
“you will remain in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments”
“and all the assemblies will know that I am he who searches the minds and hearts. I will give to each one of you according to your deeds.”
“and immediately the rooster crowed.”
“in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.”
“who knows the heart”