ACC ~ John 21 v16

A CONDEMNED PETER PREPARED FOR LOVE

JEROME: If the faith of the apostle Peter is shaken by his Lord’s passion, it is so that with bitter weeping he may hear the soothing words “Feed my sheep.” LETTER 38.1. [1]

[1] NPNF 2 6:47**.

PETER IS MORE CAUTIOUS THE SECOND TIME

BEDE: Peter also restrained himself in this inquiry of our Lord’s by answering cautiously, for he remembered earlier on, when Christ’s passion was drawing near, he had attributed greater constancy to himself than he possessed. HOMILIES ON THE GOSPELS 2.22. [1]

[1] CS 111:222*.

SIMON SUPERVISES THE SHEPHERD

THEODORE OF MOPSUESTIA: A second time he said to him, “Tend my Sheep,” that is, Simon, tend the men who are mature in faith and possessing proven wisdom, who obey you in the prescribed degrees of the church, in the apostolate, in the priesthood, and in the pastoral office. COMMENTARY ON JOHN 7.21.16. [1]

[1] CSCO 4 3:360.

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