Lexham English Bible

John 21:13-17 Lexham English Bible (LEB)

13. Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and the fish likewise.

14. This was now the third time Jesus was revealed to the disciples after he had been raised from the dead.

15. Now when they had eaten 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, “Feed my lambs!”

16. He said to him again a second time, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Shepherd my sheep!”

17. He said to him a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was distressed because he said to him a third time, “Do you love me?” and he said to him, “Lord, you know everything! You know that I love you!” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep!