This was now the third time Jesus showed himself to his disciples after being raised from the dead.
In context
12Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” None of the disciples dared ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord. 13Jesus came, took the bread, and gave it to them, and the fish as well. 14This was now the third time Jesus showed himself to his disciples after being raised from the dead. 15When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know I am your friend.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my lambs.” 16A second time he said to him, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “you know I am your friend.” Jesus said to him, “Shepherd my sheep.”
