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4 sty 2022 · When Jesus asked Peter, “Do you love me?” in John 21:15–16, He used the Greek word agape, which refers to unconditional love. Both times, Peter responded with “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you,” using the Greek word phileo, which refers more to a brotherly/friendship type of love.
5 maj 2019 · Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, “Do you love me?” and he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep.”
12 lut 2024 · He answered, ‘Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.’ Jesus said, ‘Take care of my sheep’” . After Jesus asks Peter "do you love me?" three times, he then each time gives instructions after Peter answers. He tells Peter that if he truly loves him, he will take care of his followers.
11 sie 2020 · To which Peter answered, in a baser imperative to the higher meaning of love: "...you have known that I am having affection for (phileo, in the Greek) you. " To which Jesus replied, to put it in simple English, "Feed my (young) lambs."
10 maj 2024 · By exploring the subtle linguistic differences in this biblical passage, we gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics between Jesus and Peter, reflecting broader themes of love, redemption, and spiritual leadership in Christian doctrine.
12 lut 2024 · The reason Jesus asked Peter if he loved Him was not only to reinstate the disciple but also to affirm the love that only He could give. This post-resurrection event reveals the amazing truth that God loves and forgives His children despite past failings.
Place in history: Peter was the unspoken leader of the twelve. It seems he was always the first to pipe up and answer Jesus’ questions or ask him questions. He was part of the inner circle of Jesus’ disciples who witnessed the transfiguration (Matthew 17).
