Pentecost Season · Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles: Vigil · Year C

John 21:15-19

Jesus and Peter: Feed My Sheep

June 29, 2028

Christ's Charge to Peter, Raphael — **Christ's Charge to Peter**, Raphael, c. 1515–1516Victoria and Albert Museum, London (Raphael Cartoons) · public domain

Roman Lectionary

GospelJohn 21:15-19

First ReadingActs 3:1-10

Responsorial PsalmPs. 19:2-3, 4-5 (5a)

Second ReadingGal. 1:11-20

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 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik

Covers the restoration of Peter and the threefold question.

John 21:15 Commentaries BibleHub

Classic commentators on Jesus' question to Peter.

John 21 (Barnes' Notes) StudyLight

Detailed notes on the shoreline meeting and commission.

John 21 Commentary Precept Austin

Verse-by-verse word study of Peter's restoration.

John 21:15 Interlinear BibleHub

Greek interlinear, including the agape/phileo verb shift.

Background & Word Study

John Overview (Ch. 13-21) BibleProject

Places the epilogue within John's larger literary design.

John Enter the Bible

Course background on John's Gospel and its themes.

The Church Fathers

John 21 Catena

Patristic comments gathered on Peter's restoration.

Homily 88 on the Gospel of John New Advent · Church Fathers

Chrysostom reads the threefold question as Peter's commission to shepherd.

Sermons & Reflections

You Know Everything Journey with Jesus

Reflects on Jesus meeting Peter's shame with restoration and call.

Art & Music

Third Sunday of Easter, Year C (John 21:1-19) Vanderbilt

Curated artwork depicting the lakeside meeting and Peter's commission.

Study Hub

John 21:1-19 Textweek

Broad index of further resources on this passage.

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