Peter’s Restoration

21:15 Then when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John,28 do you love me more than these do?”29 He replied,30 “Yes, Lord, you know I love you.”31 Jesus32 told him, “Feed my lambs.” 21:16 Jesus33 said34 a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” He replied,35 “Yes, Lord, you know I love you.” Jesus36 told him, “Shepherd my sheep.” 21:17 Jesus37 said38 a third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was distressed39 that Jesus40 asked41 him a third time, “Do you love me?” and said,42 “Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you.” Jesus43 replied,44 “Feed my sheep. 21:18 I tell you the solemn truth,45 when you were young, you tied your clothes around you46 and went wherever you wanted, but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and others will tie you up47 and bring you where you do not want to go.” 21:19 (Now Jesus48 said this to indicate clearly by what kind of death Peter49 was going to glorify God.)50 After he said this, Jesus told Peter,51 “Follow me.”