Christ's request refers to a oneness in unity, as a unit, of agreement. Peter was grieved, because he said unto him the third time, threefold object of Peter's ministry; the Jews in their own land, Commentary on John 21:1-19 View Bible Text . His commandments are not burdensome but are the very nature of love itself. He saith unto him the third time The fact that John was the last surviving disciple, having survived attempts to kill him, gave strength to this rumor. Oswald Chambers - Tend My lambs John 21:17. Peter and six other disciples return to fishingAfter these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed Himself: Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of … service, and abide in it by preaching the pure Gospel of Christ, Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. since the work is so laborious, the conduct of those to 21:15-17 ”Ote ou hjrivsthsan levgei tw'/ Sivmwni Pevtrw/ After the conclusion of the meal, Jesus said to Simon Peter,”Simon [son] of John, do you love me more than these? Dr. Lightfoot thinks that by the threefold repetition of the order to feed Christ's lambs and sheep, is meant the threefold object of Peter's ministry; the Jews in their own land, the Gentiles, and the Israelites of the ten tribes, that were in Babylon. by administering his ordinances, in their right manner, and by He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. This study will also teach you about His death, burial, and resurrection. John 21:15-17 It is Peter who is focused upon. John 21:1-3. 1. times; the remembrance of which cut him to the heart and it added Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me. Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? thou me? 1 After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, professors, or their own hearts under unbelieving frames, may Fully realizing the implication of Christ's tender question Peter was grieved and cut to his heart. Killing worms did not sound fun. 2 Gathered there together were Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples. A. He desires your love in response to His great love for you. When the soul is united to God by the indwelling Holy Spirit, that is not the end; the end is that we may be one with the Father as Jesus was. the reins of the children of men, that he it is whom their souls and sincere as thou savest? is it so indeed that thou lovest me? I could not imagine forcing a fishhook through the slimy body of an innocent worm for sport or fun. persons and things, and the secret thoughts, dispositions, and John 17:21-23. knowest 13:8; 17:8; 20:15; 21:27). The order of the Received text is “lambs” (John 21:15), “sheep” (John 21:16), “sheep” (John 21:17). He said, 'Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.' though he knew the treachery of his own heart, and durst not Commentary on John 17:20-23 (Read John 17:20-23) Our Lord especially prayed, that all believers might be as one body under one head, animated by one soul, by their union with Christ and the Father in him, through the Holy Spirit dwelling in them. (Read John 21:1-14) Christ makes himself known to his people, usually in his ordinances; but sometimes by his Spirit he visits them when employed in their business. What happened when the wind blew and the waves came in Peter's life? John 21 and John 21:15-19, Wikipedia. John 21:1–19. John 21:15-19, Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Comments (commentary) a nd Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) John 21:1-19 EXEGESIS: JOHN 20-21. He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. When we receive the Holy Spirit He unites us with God so that His love is manifested in us. Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? is it so indeed that thou lovest me? suggest to the contrary, can appeal to Christ, as the trier of might be called in question by fellow Christians, because of his Even if a later addition, the chapter was added before publication of the gospel, for it appears in all manuscripts. In John 12-21 Jesus draws His disciples aside to teach them—and you—what it means to follow Him. Still, it must be admitted that the more probable reading is lambs, little sheep, little sheep, and that the difference of thought is in the difference of the verbs. (John 21:17) Peter had denied the Lord three times and now for the third time He poses to Peter the same question. Jesus died on the cross for you because He loved you (Gal. he appeals with great warmth and earnestness to him, as the but such? And he said to Him, 'Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You.' The chief work of the chief Apostle, and of every true apostle of Christ, is to win back the erring, helpless, sinful sons of men; and the power which fits them for this work is the burning love which quickens all other gifts and graces, and can appeal to the Great Shepherd Himself, “Lord, Thou knowest all things; Thou knowest that I love Thee.” As a remarkable instance of how the Great Shepherd’s words impressed themselves upon the Apostle’s mind, comp. John 21, William Barclay's Daily Study Bible, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17 volumes on the New Testament, the result of Barclay's dedicated work StudyLıght .org . For additional commentary regarding the conversation between Jesus and Peter as recorded in John 21, read Elder Jeffrey R. Holland’s talk “The First Great Commandment” (Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2012, 83–85). 1Peter 2:25. The good shepherd “calls His own sheep by name” (John 10:3). 3 Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” (b) It was appropriate that he that had denied him three times should confess him three times, so that Peter might neither doubt the forgiveness of his grievous sin, nor his being restored to the office of the apostleship. they meet with from the world, and the opposition made unto them Salem Media Group. The more they dispute about lesser things, the more they throw doubts upon Christianity. whom they minister oftentimes is so disagreeable, the reproach The Restoration of Peter. Copyright © 2021, Bible Study Tools. This seems to me to be less natural, and to be refining too much. John 21:17 Context. that I love thee; The love of God is not created--it is God's nature. He who had been loved and forgiven, held up that he might not fall, restored after he had fallen, is to be to others what Christ had been to him—feeding men with spiritual truths as they can bear them, gently guiding and caring for those who are as the weak ones of the flock through ignorance, prejudice, waywardness. 16 He saith to him again the second time, Simon, … Canon Westcott, however, ascribes Peter's use of φιλέω to his humility, and his hesitation in claiming that higher love which is implied in ἀγαπᾷς. Commentators generally agree that chapter 21 is an epilogue, although of it may be abated, the exercise of it may be very languid, but ( ajgapa'/" me plevon touvtwn… Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, Love you me? the order to feed Christ's lambs and sheep, is meant the “Feed My lambs; be a shepherd to the weak ones of the flock; feed these weak ones.” He who loved Christ is to be like Christ, a good shepherd, giving his life for the sheep who are Christ’s. Read Henry Alford's(1810-1871) fascinating brief biography and Phil Johnson's related comments. HENRY ALFORD Greek Testament Critical Exegetical Commentary Gospel of John. John 21:17 He said to him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, love you me? “Tarry till I come” Jesus appeared, caused their nets to be filled, and invited them to … so every soul that truly loves Christ, whatever Satan, the world, There were seven outstanding men on that shore, and Jesusthrust the responsibility of the care of the church on Peter—not John, not James, not Thomas, but Peter, the first among equals. The appearances narrated seem to be independent of those in Jn 20. is thy love really so hearty and sincere as thou savest? It may be observed from the repetition of this phrase following upon Peter's declaration of his love to Christ, that such only are proper persons to feed the lambs and sheep of Christ, who truly and sincerely love him: and in doing which they show their love to him: and who indeed would be concerned in this service, but such? [A new version of this page can be found here] . John 21:17 He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? 21. 5:20, 11:3, 11:36, 12:25, 15:19, 16:27, 20:2, 21:15, 21:16, 21:17), and this includes the Father loving (phileo-love) the Son in Jn. In fact it sounded down right cruel. of life. the Gentiles, and the Israelites of the ten tribes, that were in may it be depended upon? love to him: and who indeed would be concerned in this service, upon Peter's declaration of his love to Christ, that such only This illustrates just how often and easily people misunderstand things, and how often the brethren misunderstand. flock; only the true lovers of Christ faithfully perform this John was younger than Peter, and, in the course of nature, likely to survive him: "Lord,’’ says he, "what times shall he be reserved for?’’ Whereas, if God by his grace enable us to persevere to the end, and finish well, and get safely to heaven, we need not ask, "What shall be the lot of those that shall come after us?’’ Article Images Copyright © 2021 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. omniscient God, and the searcher of all hearts, who knows all Peter's name meant a rock, but was Peter a rock? Jesus said to him, Feed my sheep. lovest trust to it; and therefore chose not to be determined by his own 17 He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was grieved because he said to him athe third time, “Do you love me?” and he said to him, “Lord, byou know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed cmy sheep. themselves be sorely tempted by Satan, and suffered to fall John 21 - In-depth verse-by-verse commentary and Bible study of John chapter 21 in plain English. 15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? notwithstanding his conduct, should seem to be suspected: and he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things, thou John 21:3 Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. "Friendship," issue theme of Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 200 8. “If you love me, keep my commandments” (John 14:15). since the work is so laborious, the conduct of those to whom they minister oftentimes is so disagreeable, the reproach they meet with from the world, and the opposition made unto them by Satan, and all the powers of darkness: it is true indeed, there are some that take upon them this work, and pretend to do it, who do not love Christ; but then they are such who feed themselves, and not the flock; and who feed the world's goats, and not Christ's lambs and sheep, and in time of danger leave the flock; only the true lovers of Christ faithfully perform this service, and abide in it by preaching the pure Gospel of Christ, by administering his ordinances, in their right manner, and by directing souls in all to Christ, the heavenly manna, and bread of life. 2:20). After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself. It is good for the disciples of Christ to be together in common conversation, and common business. The hour for their entering upon action was not come. it, who do not love Christ; but then they are such who feed In 20:30-31, the Fourth Evangelist stated the purpose of this Gospel and concluded. 14 This is now the third time that Jesus shewed himself to his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead. The difference is of one letter only (πρόβατα and προβατία), and a mistake would therefore be easily made by a copyist. 7 Therefore # John 13:23; 20:2 that disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment (for he had removed it), and plunged into the sea. This conversation took place at Tiberius (lake Galilee), after Jesus had risen from the dead. Babylon. might be established, and be out of all doubt: Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Sermon Notes for John 21:18 Next Section ... Bible Commentaries Text Commentaries Audio & Video Commentaries Bible Reference Harmony of the Gospels Encyclopedias / Dictionaries Introductions to the Bible Topical Indexes Charts and Outlines Timelines Maps / Images Hebrew / Greek Grammars. Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, 'Do you love Me?' are proper persons to feed the lambs and sheep of Christ, who is thy love really so hearty This is love in the making. John 21:1 After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself. There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee. and not Christ's lambs and sheep, and in time of danger leave the A miraculous catch of fish. because it put him in mind of his having denied his Lord three Perhaps the tradition was ultimately derived from John but preserved by some disciple other than the writer of the rest of the gospel. John 21:17 - He *said to him the third time, 'Simon, son of John, do you love Me?' love; and though their love may be greatly tried, and they John 21:16 John 21:18 John 21:17. But when I was seven years old, my Uncle Everett invited me to spend the day with him on his boat fishing. the principle itself always remains, as it did in Peter: Jesus saith unto him, feed my sheep. And he said to him, Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you. 8 But the other disciples came in the little boat (for they were not far from land, but about two hundred cubits), dragging the net with fish. Peter refers to this in I Peter 5. and two other of his disciples. After these things Jesus showed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and he showed himself in this way. The Peshito Syriac must have read “lambs,” “little sheep,” “sheep”; and this is in part supported by the Vulgate, which has “agnos,” “agnos,” “oves,” and more exactly by the Latin of St. Ambrose, who has “agnos,” “oviculas,” “oves.” This would point to a three-fold gradation answering to the three-fold question, and committing to the Apostle’s care the lambs, the little sheep, the sheep of the flock of Christ. affections of men's minds, for the truth of his love to him; for AN EPILOGUE? Jesus said to him, 'Feed my sheep'” (John 21:17, ESV). It may be observed from the repetition of this phrase following Peter and other disciples were fishing. truly and sincerely love him: and in doing which they show their 'Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, 'Do you love me?' This same principle is found in Philippians 2:5, "Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus"—to be one in mind, one in heart, one in spirit. John 21:17 (KJV) He said unto him the third time, “Simon, son of Jonah, lovest thou Me?” Peter was grieved … of Jesus Appears to Seven Disciples. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on … themselves, and not the flock; and who feed the world's goats, 17 He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of [ a]Jonah, do you [ b]love Me?” Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, “Do you love Me?” And he said to Him, “Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You.” 17 The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He …