Read John 21.15-25. In verses 15-19: Jesus and Simon Peter. Simon son of John, see 1.42. The threefold profession of love parallels the threefold denial (18.15-18; 25-27), indicating restoration. While the third question uses different word for love in Greek than the first two, the text says the third time, indicating no substantial difference. the relationship between Peter and the disciple Jesus loved, see 13.23-25. John speaks of the Father's love for the Son using both Greek verbs for love (3.35; 5.20). Jesus also varies his language in calling on Peter to demonstrate his love: Feed my lambs; Tend my sheep; Feed my sheep. No variation in the task is meant. In verses 18-19: Stretch out you hands, a reference to Peter's crucifixion (see ch. 19 and 12.33). Follow me (see 12.25-26). In verses 20-23: On the relationship between Peter and the disciple Jesus loved, see 13.23-25. In verses 24-25: We know that his testimony is true: Others attest to his witness; this and v. 23 may imply the death of the disciple. The conclusion and perhaps all of ch. 21 come from those who receive the disciple's witness; perhaps the disciple provided the substance of what finally was written by others, being the source of the Gospel rather than the direct author. Comments or Questions..
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