John 21:16

First Nations Version

Then a second time Creator Sets Free (Jesus) asked, “One Who Hears (Simon), son of Gift of Kindness (John), do you love me?” “Yes, Wisdomkeeper,” he answered him again, “you know how deeply I care for you.” “Then watch over my sheep,” he said. The sound of the water birds could be heard in the distance, and the sun felt warm as it rose higher in the sky.

Cross References

Acts 20:28

“Stay alert and care for one another. The Holy Spirit has given you elders the task of watching over his people. Like shepherds that guard the sheep, you will watch over his sacred family, the ones he paid the highest price for with his own lifeblood.

1 Peter 5:2

I counsel you to watch over Creator’s family like a shepherd watching over a flock of sheep. Do this willingly, as Creator wants you to, not to gain more possessions but from an honest desire to serve.

1 Peter 2:25

At one time you were like sheep wandering away, but you have now returned to the one who watches over you like a shepherd who watches over the sheep.

Hebrews 13:20

The Great Spirit of Peace is the one who raised up from the dead our Honored Chief Creator Sets Free (Jesus), the Great Shepherd of the sheep. It is through his lifeblood that we now have a peace treaty that will last beyond the end of all days.

John 18:25

Outside in the courtyard Stands on the Rock (Peter) was still warming himself by the fire. The others asked him, “You are not one of his followers, are you?” “No!” Stands on the Rock (Peter) denied. “I am not!”

John 18:17

She said to him, “Are you not one of his followers?” “No!” he told her, “I am not.”

Luke 19:10

The True Human Being has come to find the ones who have lost their way and guide them back again to the good road.”

Matthew 26:72

“I swear to you,” he denied with a sacred oath, “I do not know this man!”

Matthew 25:32

All nations will be gathered and come before him. He will choose between them like a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.

Matthew 2:6

‘But you, O House of Bread (Bethlehem), in the Land of Promise (Judea), even though you are small, you have a good reputation with the chiefs who watch over the land. From you will come a Great Chief who will guide my chosen people—the tribes of Wrestles with Creator (Israel).’”

Revelation 7:17

“The Lamb at the center of the seat of honor will watch over them like a shepherd watches over his sheep. He will guide them to springs of life-giving water, and there the Great Spirit will perform the wiping of tears ceremony for each of them.”

John 21:17

Creator Sets Free (Jesus) asked him a third time, “One Who Hears (Simon), Son of Gift of Kindness (John), do you love me as a friend?” Stands on the Rock (Peter) felt his heart sink because he asked the third time, “Do you love me as a friend?” “Wisdomkeeper!” he said, “you know all things, you must know how deeply I care for you. I am your friend!” Creator Sets Free (Jesus) said to him again, “Feed my sheep.”