Charles Spurgeon Commentary John 21:16

"He saith to him again a second time, Simon, [son] of John, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Tend my sheep." — John 21:16 (ASV)

He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep.

"Quit the sea; I am giving you no more business there: come now, and be a pastor to my blood-bought sheep."