International Children’s Bible

John 21:13-17 International Children’s Bible (ICB)

13. Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them. He also gave them the fish.

14. This was now the third time Jesus showed himself to his followers after he was raised from death.

15. When they finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John do you love me more than these?”He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.”Jesus said, “Take care of my lambs.”

16. Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John do you love me?”He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.”Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.”

17. A third time he said, “Simon son of John do you love me?”Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” Peter said, “Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you!”He said to him, “Take care of my sheep.