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John 21 · Feed My Sheep

John 21:18

Cover of John — ZARZA Bible

Very truly I tell you, when you were younger you fastened your own belt and walked wherever you wished. But when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will fasten it for you and take you where you do not wish to go.”

John 21:18 · ZARZA Bible

In context

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.” 17The third time he said to him, “Simon, son of John, are you my friend?” Peter was hurt that the third time he asked, “Are you my friend?” — and he said, “Lord, you know everything; you know I am your friend.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep. 18Very truly I tell you, when you were younger you fastened your own belt and walked wherever you wished. But when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will fasten it for you and take you where you do not wish to go.” 19He said this to show by what kind of death he would glorify God. Then he said to him, “Follow me.” 20Peter turned and saw the disciple Jesus loved following them — the one who had leaned back against his chest at the supper and asked, “Lord, who is it that will betray you?”

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