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John 21:16

John 21:16
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.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

He saith unto him again the second time,.... Willing to have the expressions of his love repeated and confirmed;…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Feed my sheep - The word here rendered “feed,” as has been remarked, is different from the word in the previous verse.…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714John 21:15-19

We have here Christ's discourse with Peter after dinner, so much of it as relates to himself, in which,

I. He examines…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

lovest thou me? Jesus drops the -more than these," which the humbled Apostle had shrunk from answering, but retains His…