Then Jesus took the loaves, and after giving thanks He distributed them to those who were resting on the ground; and also the fish in like manner--as much as they desired.

Among the mass of the people there was much muttered debate about Him. Some said, "He is a good man." Others said, "Not so: he is imposing on the people."

But Jesus cried aloud, "He who believes in me, believes not so much in me, as in Him who sent me;

In future I shall not talk much with you, for the Prince of this world is coming. And yet in me he has nothing;

"I have much more to say to you, but you are unable at present to bear the burden of it.

A third time Jesus put the question: "Simon, son of John, am I dear to you?" It grieved Peter that Jesus asked him the third time, "Am I dear to you?" "Master," he replied, "you know everything, you can see that you are dear to me." "Then feed my much-loved sheep," said Jesus.