John 21:16

John 21:16 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

16Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”
He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.”
Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

16He *said to him again, a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you 21:16 Gr agapaolove Me?” He *said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I 21:16 Gr phileolove You.” He *said to him, “Shepherd My sheep.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

16He *said to him again a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me?” He *said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He *said to him, “Shepherd My sheep.”

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

16Again He said to him a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me [with total commitment and devotion]?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You [with a deep, personal affection, as for a close friend].” Jesus said to him, “Shepherd My sheep.”

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

16Jesus asked a second time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?”
“Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.”
Jesus told him, “Shepherd My sheep.”

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

16Again Jesus asked, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?”
He answered, “Yes, Lord. You know that I love you.”
Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.”

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