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General Information:
Jesus begins to have a conversation with Simon Peter.
do you love me ... do you love me
Here "love" refers the type of love that comes from God, which focuses on the good of others, even when it does not benefit oneself.
you know that I love you
When Peter answers, he uses the word for "love" that refers to brotherly love or love for a friend or family member.
Feed my lambs
Here "lambs" is a metaphor for those persons who love Jesus and follow him. AT: "Feed the people I care for" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
Take care of my sheep
Here "sheep" is a metaphor for those who love and follow Jesus. AT: "Care for the people I care for" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)