Joh 21:17 | MHM | STEP | v. 17 : Jesus asked Peter a third time, “Do you love me?” Peter felt sad because Jesus asked him three times. Peter replied, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.” In these three questions, Jesus was giving Peter a chance to say he loved him, just as Peter had denied him three times. Jesus was forgiving Peter and giving him back his place as a leader. He wanted Peter to take care of all believers, to teach and guide them like a good shepherd.

‏ John 21:17

v. 17: Jesus asked Peter a third time, “Do you love me?” Peter felt sad because Jesus asked him three times. Peter replied, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.” In these three questions, Jesus was giving Peter a chance to say he loved him, just as Peter had denied him three times. Jesus was forgiving Peter and giving him back his place as a leader. He wanted Peter to take care of all believers, to teach and guide them like a good shepherd.