John 21:16

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

Jesus asked a second time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus told him, “Shepherd My sheep.”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
He said to him again a second time, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love me?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I have affection for you.” He said to him, “Tend my sheep.”
World English Bible (WEB)
He saith{G3004}{(G5719)} to him{G846} again{G3825} the second time{G1208}, Simon{G4613}, son of Jonas{G2495}, lovest thou{G25}{(G5719)} me{G3165}? He saith{G3004}{(G5719)} unto him{G846}, Yea{G3483}, Lord{G2962}; thou{G4771} knowest{G1492}{(G5758)} that{G3754} I love{G5368}{(G5719)} thee{G4571}. He saith{G3004}{(G5719)} unto him{G846}, Feed{G4165}{(G5720)} my{G3450} sheep{G4263}.
Strong's King James
(16) He says again a second, "Simon of John, do you love Me?" He says to Him, "Yes! אָדוֹן Adonai, You know that I love You!" He says to him, "Shepherd My sheep."
The F.O.G*
[16] Again Jesus asked, "Simon son of John, do you love Me?" Peter answered, "Yes, Lord, You know that I love You." Jesus said, "Take care of My sheep." Each question peeled away layers of guilt and shame.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
He saith to him again, a second time, ‘Simon, son of Jonas, dost thou love me?’ he saith to him, ‘Yes, Lord; thou hast known that I dearly love thee;’ he saith to him, ‘Tend my sheep.’
Young's Literal Translation

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