John 21:15-19 (NLT)
After breakfast Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?
"Yes Lord," Peter replied, "you know I love you."
"Then Love my lambs," Jesus told him.
Jesus repeated the question: "Simon son of John, do you love me!"
"Yes, Lord," Peter said, "you know I love you."
"Then take care of my sheep," Jesus said.
Once more he asked him, "Simon son of John, do you love me?"
Peter was grieved that Jesus asked the question a third time, He said, "Lord, you know everything. You know I love you."
Jesus said, "Then feed my sheep. The truth is, when you were young, you were able to do as you liked and go wherever you wanted to. But when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and others will direct you and take you where you don't want to go. Jesus said this to let him know what kind of death he would die to glorify God. Then Jesus told him, "Follow me."
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