Joh 21:15-17 | NASB1995 | STEP | So when they had finished breakfast , Jesus said to Simon Peter , “ Simon , son of John , do you love Me more than these ?” He said to Him, “ Yes , Lord ; You know that I love You.” He said to him, “ Tend My lambs .”

John 21:15-17

The Love Motivation

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