Indonesian AMD 2021 (Perjanjian Baru: Alkitab Mudah Dibaca)
Sesudah mereka selesai makan, Yesus berkata kepada Simon Petrus, “Simon, anak Yohanes, apakah kamu mengasihi Aku lebih daripada orang-orang lain yang mengasihi Aku?” Petrus menjawab, “Benar Tuhan. Engkau tahu bahwa aku mengasihi Engkau.” Kemudian Yesus berkata kepadanya, “Peliharalah domba-domba-Ku!”
Apa artinya?
In this verse from John's gospel, Jesus asks Peter if he loves him more than the other disciples do. Peter affirms his love for Jesus, and Jesus tells him to take care of his followers, like a shepherd cares for sheep.
Penjelasan untuk anak-anak
Imagine you have a group of friends playing with toys. Your best friend asks you if you like them more than all those toys. You say yes, and they tell you to look after the other kids in your class as if they were special little lambs that need care and protection.
Latar belakang sejarah
The Gospel of John was written around AD 90 by John, one of Jesus' disciples. This verse is part of a post-resurrection conversation between Jesus and Peter, emphasizing the role of leadership and love in early Christian community settings.
Penerapan hari ini
In today's world, this verse can apply to anyone in a position of responsibility like a teacher or manager. It reminds us that our actions should be driven by genuine care for others, just as Jesus asked Peter to 'feed his lambs'.