en_tn_condensed/jhn/21/16.md

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.

Take care of my sheep

Here "sheep" is a metaphor for those who love and follow Jesus. Alternate translation: "Care for the people I care for" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)