Pentecost Season · Year A
Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles: Vigil
June 29, 2026
Overview & Insights
"Feed my sheep." (John 21:17)
By the Sea of Tiberias the risen Jesus asks Peter three times whether he loves him, and three times commissions him to tend and feed the flock. He then foretells the death by which Peter will glorify God and calls him again to follow.
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Commentary
John 21: Jesus Restores and Commissions Peter Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse by verse evangelical commentary on the whole chapter.
John 21 Commentary Precept Austin
A deep gathering of word studies and cross references worked verse by verse.
John 21:15 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregates classic commentaries on the threefold question to Peter in one place.
Barnes' Notes on John 21 StudyLight
Albert Barnes' notes on the whole final chapter of John.
John 21 Scripture Reflections Word on Fire · Bishop Barron
Catholic homiletic reflections gathered on the restoration of Peter.
Saints Peter and Paul: Reading Study Agape Bible Study
A Catholic reading study for the feast of the two apostles.
Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Sunday Connection Loyola Press · Sunday Connection
Catholic background, reflection questions, and family prayer for the feast.
Background & Word Study
Enter the Bible: John Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on the Gospel of John, its structure and themes.
Gospel of John Overview (John 1-12) BibleProject
An animated overview of the shape and themes of John's Gospel.
John 21:15 Greek Interlinear BibleHub
Greek word by word with parsing and Strong's numbers, including the verbs for love.
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