Peter went to the boat and pulled the net ashore, full of large fish. They counted them afterward, and found that they numbered one hundred and fifty-three; but although there were so many, the net was not torn anywhere. Jesus said to them:
"Come and have breakfast."
They sat down on the beach beside the fire; and Jesus passed the bread around to them, and also the broiled fish. This was now the third time that Jesus was seen by his disciples after rising from the dead; for he had already appeared to them on two Sunday evenings in Jerusalem; and in all, this was the seventh appearance of Jesus after his rising from the dead.
After they had eaten their breakfast, and were still sitting together, Jesus said to Simon Peter:
"Simon, son of Jonas, do you love me more than the others?"
"Why, Master," answered Peter, "you know that I am your friend."
"Then," said Jesus, "feed my lambs."
There was a moment's pause, and then Jesus a second time asked Peter:
"Simon, son of Jonas, do you love me?"
"Yes, Master," he replied; "you know that I am your friend."