John 21:17 - 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 21:17

17 He saith unto him the third time,Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him,Feed my sheep.