John 21:16 - Scofield Reference Notes

Bible Comments

lovest

(Greek, "agapaō", "deeply love"; used of "divine love") (John 14:21); and of that love which the law demands (Luke 10:27).

love

(Greek, "phileō", "am fond of"). It is a lesser degree of love than agapas.

Feed

See (1 Peter 5:2).

John 21:16

16 He saith to him again the second time,Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him,Feed my sheep.