Sage-Tips

What is the point of John 21?

John 21 is the twenty-first and final chapter of the Gospel of John in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It contains an account of a post-crucifixion appearance in Galilee, which the text describes as the third time Jesus had appeared to his disciples.

Do you love me more than these?

In John 21:15 Jesus asks Peter, “Do you love me more than these?” Who or what are “these”? The resurrected Jesus has appeared on the beach near where Peter and others of his chosen disciples are fishing. Jesus calls them to a breakfast he has prepared.

What if I want him to remain until I come?

Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.”

Who was the disciple Jesus loved?

Saint John, Apostle
On December 27, we celebrate the Feast of Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist – the “disciple Jesus loved” (John 13:23). As the author of a Gospel account, three epistles, and the book of Revelation, John was not only a close friend of Jesus during his time, but a spiritual teacher for the ages.

What were Peter’s teachings?

Peter encouraged Saints to be united in righteousness, to be ready always to testify of Jesus Christ, and to live so that they dispelled false accusations made against them. Following His death, Jesus Christ preached the gospel in the spirit world.

What is it to you Peter?

When Peter saw him, he asked, “Lord, what about him?” Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.” Because of this, the rumor spread among the brothers that this disciple would not die.

What did Jesus mean when he said lovest thou me more than these?

Do you wonder what Jesus was referring to when He asked Peter, “Lovest thou me more than these?” Relating this question to ourselves in our day, the Lord may be asking us about how busy we are and about the many positive and negative influences competing for our attention and our time.

Does Peter betray Jesus?

Peter did not betray Jesus. Peter merely denied that He knew Jesus three times – Luke 22: 61 And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. And Peter remembered the saying of the Lord, how he had said to him, “Before the rooster crows today, you will deny me three times.” 62 And he went out and wept bitterly.