John 21:16 - Douy-Rheims Bible Challoner Revision

¹⁶ 4 This is that disciple who giveth testimony of these things, and hath written these things; and we know that his testimony is true.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁶ He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁶ Again He said to him the second time, Simon, son of John, do you love Me [with reasoning, intentional, spiritual devotion, as one loves the Father]? He said to Him, Yes, Lord, You know that I love You [that I have a deep, instinctive, personal affection for You, as for a close friend]. He said to him, Shepherd (tend) My sheep.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁶ He saith to him again a second time, Simon, son of John, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Tend my sheep.

Common English Bible

¹⁶ Jesus asked a second time, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Simon replied, “Yes, Lord, you know I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Take care of my sheep.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁶ He said to him again: "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." He said to him, "Feed my lambs."

John 21:16 Cross References

Psalm 100:3

The man that in private detracted his neighbour, him did I persecute. With him that had a proud eye, and an unsatiable heart, I would not eat.

Psalm 95:7

Declare his glory among the Gentiles: his wonders among all people.

Zechariah 13:7

And it shall come to pass in that day, that there shall be no light, but cold and frost.

Matthew 2:6

4 Who arose, and took the child and his mother by night, and retired into Egypt: and he was there until the death of Herod:

Matthew 25:32

0 And the king answering, shall say to them: Amen I say to you, as long as you did it to one of these my least brethren, you did it to me.

Matthew 26:72

And casting down the pieces of silver in the temple, he departed: and went and hanged himself with an halter.

Luke 19:10

8 And the second came, saying: Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds.

John 18:17

5 And Simon Peter was standing, and warming himself. They said therefore to him: Art not thou also one of his disciples? He denied it, and said: I am not.

John 18:25

3 Pilate therefore went into the hall again, and called Jesus, and said to him: Art thou the king of the Jews?

John 21:17

5 But there are also many other things which Jesus did; which, if they were written every one, the world itself, I think, would not be able to contain the books that should be written.

Acts 20:28

6 And when he had said these things, kneeling down, he prayed with them all.

Hebrews 13:20

And patience hath a perfect work; that you may be perfect and entire, failing in nothing.

1 Peter 2:25

Not rendering evil for evil, nor railing for railing, but contrariwise, blessing: for unto this are you called, that you may inherit a blessing.

1 Peter 5:2

1 To him be glory and empire for ever and ever. Amen.

Revelation 7:17

And the third part of those creatures died, which had life in the sea, and the third part of the ships was destroyed.