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192:2.1 When they had finished breakfast, and while the [[others]] sat by the [[fire]], [[Jesus]] beckoned to [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] and to [[John, the Apostle|John]] that they should come with him for a stroll on the beach. As they walked along, [[Jesus]] said to [[John, the Apostle|John]], " John, do you [[love]] me? " And when John answered, " Yes, Master, with all my [[heart]], " [[the Master]] said: " Then, [[John, the Apostle|John]], give up your [[intolerance]] and [[learn]] to [[love]] men as I have loved you. [[Devote]] your life to [[proving]] that [[love]] is the greatest thing in the world. It is the [[love]] of [[God]] that impels men to seek [[salvation]]. [[Love]] is the ancestor of all [[spiritual]] [[goodness]], the [[essence]] of the [[true]] and the [[beautiful]]. "
192:2.2 [[Jesus]] then turned toward [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] and asked, " Peter, do you [[love]] me? " Peter answered, " Lord, you know I [[love]] you with all my [[soul]]. " Then said [[Jesus]]: " If you love me, [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], feed my lambs. Do not neglect to minister to the [[weak]], the [[poor]], and the [[young]]. [[Preach]] the [[gospel]] without [[fear]] or [[favor]]; [[remember]] always that [[God]] is no respecter of [[persons]]. Serve your fellow men even as I have served you; [[forgive]] your fellow [[mortals]] even as I have forgiven you. Let [[experience]] teach you the [[value]] of [[meditation]] and the [[power]] of [[intelligent]] [[reflection]]. "
192:2.3 After they had walked along a little farther, [[the Master]] turned to [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] and asked, " Peter, do you really [[love]] me? " And then said Simon, " Yes, Lord, you [[know]] that I love you. " And again said Jesus: " Then take [[good]] [[care]] of my sheep. Be a [[good]] and a true [[shepherd]] to the flock. [[Betray]] not their [[confidence]] in you. Be not taken by [[surprise]] at the [[enemy]]'s hand. Be on guard at all times—watch and [[pray]]. "[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_21]
192:2.4 When they had gone a few steps farther, [[Jesus]] turned to [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] and, for the third time, asked, " Peter, do you truly [[love]] me? " And then [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], being slightly [[grieved]] at [[the Master]]'s seeming distrust of him, said with considerable [[feeling]], " Lord, you know [[all things]], and therefore do you [[know]] that I really and truly [[love]] you. " Then said [[Jesus]]: " Feed my sheep. Do not [[forsake]] the flock. Be an example and an [[inspiration]] to all your fellow [[shepherds]]. [[Love]] the flock as I have loved you and [[devote]] yourself to their [[welfare]] even as I have [[devoted]] my life to your welfare. And follow after me even to the end. "[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_21]
192:2.5 [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] took this last [[statement]] [[literally]]—that he should continue to follow after him—and turning to [[Jesus]], he pointed to [[John, the Apostle|John]], asking, " If I follow on after you, what shall this man do? " And then, [[perceiving]] that [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] had misunderstood his [[words]], [[Jesus]] said: " [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], be not concerned about what your brethren shall do. If I will that [[John, the Apostle|John]] should tarry after you are gone, even until I come back, what is that to you? Only make sure that you follow me. "[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_21]
192:2.6 This remark spread among the brethren and was [[received]] as a [[statement]] by [[Jesus]] to the [[effect]] that [[John, the Apostle|John]] would not die before [[the Master]] returned, as many [[thought]] and [[hoped]], to [[establish]] [[the kingdom]] in [[power]] and [[glory]]. It was this [[interpretation]] of what [[Jesus]] said that had much to do with getting [[Simon Zelotes]] back into [[service]], and keeping him at [[work]].
192:2.7 When they returned to the [[others]], [[Jesus]] went for a walk and talk with [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] and [[James, the Apostle|James]]. When they had gone a short distance, [[Jesus]] said to [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]], " Andrew, do you [[trust]] me? " And when the former [[chief]] of [[the apostles]] heard [[Jesus]] ask such a [[question]], he stood still and answered, " Yes, Master, of a [[certainty]] I [[trust]] you, and you know that I do. " Then said [[Jesus]]: " [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]], if you trust me, [[trust]] your brethren more—even [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]]. I once trusted you with the [[leadership]] of your brethren. Now must you [[trust]] [[others]] as I leave you to go to [[the Father]]. When your brethren begin to scatter abroad because of bitter [[persecutions]], be a considerate and [[wise]] [[counselor]] to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_the_Just James] my [[brother]] in the flesh when they put heavy [[burdens]] upon him which he is not qualified by [[experience]] to bear. And then go on [[trusting]], for I will not [[fail]] you. When you are through on [[earth]], you shall come to me. "
192:2.8 Then [[Jesus]] turned to [[James, the Apostle|James]], asking, " James, do you [[trust]] me? " And of course James replied, " Yes, Master, I [[trust]] you with all my [[heart]]. " Then said [[Jesus]]: " [[James, the Apostle|James]], if you [[trust]] me more, you will be less impatient with your brethren. If you will [[trust]] me, it will help you to be [[kind]] to the brotherhood of [[believers]]. Learn to weigh the [[consequences]] of your sayings and your doings. [[Remember]] that the reaping is in [[accordance]] with the [[sowing]]. [[Pray]] for [[tranquillity]] of [[spirit]] and cultivate [[patience]]. These [[graces]], with [[living]] [[faith]], shall sustain you when the hour comes to drink the cup of [[sacrifice]]. But never be dismayed; when you are through on [[earth]], you shall also come to be with me. "
192:2.9 [[Jesus]] next [[talked]] with [[Thomas, the Apostle|Thomas]] and [[Nathaniel]]. Said he to Thomas, " Thomas, do you [[serve]] me? " [[Thomas, the Apostle|Thomas]] replied, " Yes, Lord, I serve you now and always. " Then said [[Jesus]]: " If you would serve me, serve my brethren in the [[flesh]] even as I have served you. And be not [[weary]] in this well-doing but [[persevere]] as one who has been [[ordained]] by [[God]] for this [[service]] of [[love]]. When you have finished your [[service]] with me on [[earth]], you shall serve with me in [[glory]]. [[Thomas, the Apostle|Thomas]], you must cease [[doubting]]; you must grow in [[faith]] and the [[knowledge]] of [[truth]]. [[Believe]] in [[God]] like a child but cease to [[act]] so childishly. Have [[courage]]; be [[strong]] in [[faith]] and mighty in [[the kingdom]] of God. "
192:2.10 Then said [[the Master]] to [[Nathaniel]], " Nathaniel, do you serve me? " And the [[apostle]] answered, " Yes, Master, and with an undivided [[affection]]. " Then said [[Jesus]]: " If, therefore, you serve me with a whole [[heart]], make sure that you are [[devoted]] to the welfare of my brethren on [[earth]] with tireless [[affection]]. Admix [[friendship]] with your [[counsel]] and add [[love]] to your [[philosophy]]. Serve your fellow men even as I have served you. Be [[faithful]] to men as I have watched over you. Be less [[critical]]; [[expect]] less of some men and thereby lessen the extent of your [[disappointment]]. And when the [[work]] down here is over, you shall serve with me on high. "
192:2.11 After this [[the Master]] talked with [[Matthew, the Apostle|Matthew]] and [[Philip, the Apostle|Philip]]. To Philip he said, " Philip, do you [[obey]] me? " [[Philip, the Apostle|Philip]] answered, " Yes, Lord, I will [[obey]] you even with my life. " Then said [[Jesus]]: " If you would [[obey]] me, go then into the [[lands]] of the [[gentiles]] and [[proclaim]] this [[gospel]]. The [[prophets]] have told you that to [[obey]] is better than to [[sacrifice]]. By [[faith]] have you become a [[God]]-knowing kingdom son. There is but one [[law]] to [[obey]]—that is the command to go forth [[proclaiming]] the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]]. Cease to [[fear]] men; be unafraid to [[preach]] the good news of [[eternal]] life to your fellows who languish in [[darkness]] and [[hunger]] for the [[light]] of [[truth]]. No more, [[Philip, the Apostle|Philip]], shall you busy yourself with [[money]] and goods. You now are [[free]] to [[preach]] the glad tidings just as are your brethren. And I will go before you and be with you even to the end. "
192:2.12 And then, speaking to [[Matthew, the Apostle|Matthew]], [[the Master]] asked, " Matthew, do you have it in your [[heart]] to [[obey]] me? " Matthew answered, " Yes, Lord, I am fully [[dedicated]] to doing your will. " Then said [[the Master]]: " Matthew, if you would [[obey]] me, go forth to [[teach]] all peoples this [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]]. No longer will you serve your brethren the [[material]] [[things]] of life; henceforth you are also to [[proclaim]] the good news of [[spiritual]] [[salvation]]. From now on have an eye single only to obeying your [[commission]] to [[preach]] this [[gospel]] of [[the Father]]'s kingdom. As I have done [[the Father]]'s will on [[earth]], so shall you [[fulfill]] the [[divine]] [[commission]]. Remember, both [[Jew]] and [[gentile]] are your brethren. [[Fear]] no man when you [[proclaim]] the saving [[truths]] of the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]] of heaven. And where I go, you shall presently come. "
192:2.13 Then he walked and talked with the [[the twins|Alpheus twins, James and Judas]], and [[speaking]] to both of them, he asked, " [[the twins|James and Judas]], do you [[believe]] in me? " And when they both answered, " Yes, Master, we do [[believe]], " he said: " I will soon leave you. You see that I have already left you in the [[flesh]]. I tarry only a short time in this [[form]] before I go to my Father. You [[believe]] in me—you are my [[apostles]], and you always will be. Go on believing and remembering your [[association]] with me, when I am gone, and after you have, perchance, returned to the [[work]] you used to do before you came to live with me. Never allow a [[change]] in your outward [[work]] to [[influence]] your [[allegiance]]. Have [[faith]] in [[God]] to the end of your days on [[earth]]. Never [[forget]] that, when you are a [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:6._THE_FAITH_SONS_OF_GOD faith son of God], all upright [[work]] of the realm is [[sacred]]. Nothing which a [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:6._THE_FAITH_SONS_OF_GOD son of God] does can be common. Do your [[work]], therefore, from this time on, as for [[God]]. And when you are through on this world, I have other and better worlds where you shall likewise [[work]] for me. And in all of this work, on this world and on other worlds, I will work with you, and [[Spirit of Truth|my spirit]] shall dwell within you."
192:2.14 It was almost ten o'clock when [[Jesus]] returned from his [[visit]] with the [[Alpheus twins]], and as he left [[the apostles]], he said: " [[Farewell]], until I meet you all on the [[Paper 140 - The Ordination of the Twelve|mount of your ordination]] tomorrow at noontime. " When he had thus [[spoken]], he vanished from their [[sight]].
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[[Category:Paper 192 - Appearances in Galilee]]
192:2.1 When they had finished breakfast, and while the [[others]] sat by the [[fire]], [[Jesus]] beckoned to [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] and to [[John, the Apostle|John]] that they should come with him for a stroll on the beach. As they walked along, [[Jesus]] said to [[John, the Apostle|John]], " John, do you [[love]] me? " And when John answered, " Yes, Master, with all my [[heart]], " [[the Master]] said: " Then, [[John, the Apostle|John]], give up your [[intolerance]] and [[learn]] to [[love]] men as I have loved you. [[Devote]] your life to [[proving]] that [[love]] is the greatest thing in the world. It is the [[love]] of [[God]] that impels men to seek [[salvation]]. [[Love]] is the ancestor of all [[spiritual]] [[goodness]], the [[essence]] of the [[true]] and the [[beautiful]]. "
192:2.2 [[Jesus]] then turned toward [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] and asked, " Peter, do you [[love]] me? " Peter answered, " Lord, you know I [[love]] you with all my [[soul]]. " Then said [[Jesus]]: " If you love me, [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], feed my lambs. Do not neglect to minister to the [[weak]], the [[poor]], and the [[young]]. [[Preach]] the [[gospel]] without [[fear]] or [[favor]]; [[remember]] always that [[God]] is no respecter of [[persons]]. Serve your fellow men even as I have served you; [[forgive]] your fellow [[mortals]] even as I have forgiven you. Let [[experience]] teach you the [[value]] of [[meditation]] and the [[power]] of [[intelligent]] [[reflection]]. "
192:2.3 After they had walked along a little farther, [[the Master]] turned to [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] and asked, " Peter, do you really [[love]] me? " And then said Simon, " Yes, Lord, you [[know]] that I love you. " And again said Jesus: " Then take [[good]] [[care]] of my sheep. Be a [[good]] and a true [[shepherd]] to the flock. [[Betray]] not their [[confidence]] in you. Be not taken by [[surprise]] at the [[enemy]]'s hand. Be on guard at all times—watch and [[pray]]. "[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_21]
192:2.4 When they had gone a few steps farther, [[Jesus]] turned to [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] and, for the third time, asked, " Peter, do you truly [[love]] me? " And then [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], being slightly [[grieved]] at [[the Master]]'s seeming distrust of him, said with considerable [[feeling]], " Lord, you know [[all things]], and therefore do you [[know]] that I really and truly [[love]] you. " Then said [[Jesus]]: " Feed my sheep. Do not [[forsake]] the flock. Be an example and an [[inspiration]] to all your fellow [[shepherds]]. [[Love]] the flock as I have loved you and [[devote]] yourself to their [[welfare]] even as I have [[devoted]] my life to your welfare. And follow after me even to the end. "[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_21]
192:2.5 [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] took this last [[statement]] [[literally]]—that he should continue to follow after him—and turning to [[Jesus]], he pointed to [[John, the Apostle|John]], asking, " If I follow on after you, what shall this man do? " And then, [[perceiving]] that [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] had misunderstood his [[words]], [[Jesus]] said: " [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], be not concerned about what your brethren shall do. If I will that [[John, the Apostle|John]] should tarry after you are gone, even until I come back, what is that to you? Only make sure that you follow me. "[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_21]
192:2.6 This remark spread among the brethren and was [[received]] as a [[statement]] by [[Jesus]] to the [[effect]] that [[John, the Apostle|John]] would not die before [[the Master]] returned, as many [[thought]] and [[hoped]], to [[establish]] [[the kingdom]] in [[power]] and [[glory]]. It was this [[interpretation]] of what [[Jesus]] said that had much to do with getting [[Simon Zelotes]] back into [[service]], and keeping him at [[work]].
192:2.7 When they returned to the [[others]], [[Jesus]] went for a walk and talk with [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] and [[James, the Apostle|James]]. When they had gone a short distance, [[Jesus]] said to [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]], " Andrew, do you [[trust]] me? " And when the former [[chief]] of [[the apostles]] heard [[Jesus]] ask such a [[question]], he stood still and answered, " Yes, Master, of a [[certainty]] I [[trust]] you, and you know that I do. " Then said [[Jesus]]: " [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]], if you trust me, [[trust]] your brethren more—even [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]]. I once trusted you with the [[leadership]] of your brethren. Now must you [[trust]] [[others]] as I leave you to go to [[the Father]]. When your brethren begin to scatter abroad because of bitter [[persecutions]], be a considerate and [[wise]] [[counselor]] to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_the_Just James] my [[brother]] in the flesh when they put heavy [[burdens]] upon him which he is not qualified by [[experience]] to bear. And then go on [[trusting]], for I will not [[fail]] you. When you are through on [[earth]], you shall come to me. "
192:2.8 Then [[Jesus]] turned to [[James, the Apostle|James]], asking, " James, do you [[trust]] me? " And of course James replied, " Yes, Master, I [[trust]] you with all my [[heart]]. " Then said [[Jesus]]: " [[James, the Apostle|James]], if you [[trust]] me more, you will be less impatient with your brethren. If you will [[trust]] me, it will help you to be [[kind]] to the brotherhood of [[believers]]. Learn to weigh the [[consequences]] of your sayings and your doings. [[Remember]] that the reaping is in [[accordance]] with the [[sowing]]. [[Pray]] for [[tranquillity]] of [[spirit]] and cultivate [[patience]]. These [[graces]], with [[living]] [[faith]], shall sustain you when the hour comes to drink the cup of [[sacrifice]]. But never be dismayed; when you are through on [[earth]], you shall also come to be with me. "
192:2.9 [[Jesus]] next [[talked]] with [[Thomas, the Apostle|Thomas]] and [[Nathaniel]]. Said he to Thomas, " Thomas, do you [[serve]] me? " [[Thomas, the Apostle|Thomas]] replied, " Yes, Lord, I serve you now and always. " Then said [[Jesus]]: " If you would serve me, serve my brethren in the [[flesh]] even as I have served you. And be not [[weary]] in this well-doing but [[persevere]] as one who has been [[ordained]] by [[God]] for this [[service]] of [[love]]. When you have finished your [[service]] with me on [[earth]], you shall serve with me in [[glory]]. [[Thomas, the Apostle|Thomas]], you must cease [[doubting]]; you must grow in [[faith]] and the [[knowledge]] of [[truth]]. [[Believe]] in [[God]] like a child but cease to [[act]] so childishly. Have [[courage]]; be [[strong]] in [[faith]] and mighty in [[the kingdom]] of God. "
192:2.10 Then said [[the Master]] to [[Nathaniel]], " Nathaniel, do you serve me? " And the [[apostle]] answered, " Yes, Master, and with an undivided [[affection]]. " Then said [[Jesus]]: " If, therefore, you serve me with a whole [[heart]], make sure that you are [[devoted]] to the welfare of my brethren on [[earth]] with tireless [[affection]]. Admix [[friendship]] with your [[counsel]] and add [[love]] to your [[philosophy]]. Serve your fellow men even as I have served you. Be [[faithful]] to men as I have watched over you. Be less [[critical]]; [[expect]] less of some men and thereby lessen the extent of your [[disappointment]]. And when the [[work]] down here is over, you shall serve with me on high. "
192:2.11 After this [[the Master]] talked with [[Matthew, the Apostle|Matthew]] and [[Philip, the Apostle|Philip]]. To Philip he said, " Philip, do you [[obey]] me? " [[Philip, the Apostle|Philip]] answered, " Yes, Lord, I will [[obey]] you even with my life. " Then said [[Jesus]]: " If you would [[obey]] me, go then into the [[lands]] of the [[gentiles]] and [[proclaim]] this [[gospel]]. The [[prophets]] have told you that to [[obey]] is better than to [[sacrifice]]. By [[faith]] have you become a [[God]]-knowing kingdom son. There is but one [[law]] to [[obey]]—that is the command to go forth [[proclaiming]] the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]]. Cease to [[fear]] men; be unafraid to [[preach]] the good news of [[eternal]] life to your fellows who languish in [[darkness]] and [[hunger]] for the [[light]] of [[truth]]. No more, [[Philip, the Apostle|Philip]], shall you busy yourself with [[money]] and goods. You now are [[free]] to [[preach]] the glad tidings just as are your brethren. And I will go before you and be with you even to the end. "
192:2.12 And then, speaking to [[Matthew, the Apostle|Matthew]], [[the Master]] asked, " Matthew, do you have it in your [[heart]] to [[obey]] me? " Matthew answered, " Yes, Lord, I am fully [[dedicated]] to doing your will. " Then said [[the Master]]: " Matthew, if you would [[obey]] me, go forth to [[teach]] all peoples this [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]]. No longer will you serve your brethren the [[material]] [[things]] of life; henceforth you are also to [[proclaim]] the good news of [[spiritual]] [[salvation]]. From now on have an eye single only to obeying your [[commission]] to [[preach]] this [[gospel]] of [[the Father]]'s kingdom. As I have done [[the Father]]'s will on [[earth]], so shall you [[fulfill]] the [[divine]] [[commission]]. Remember, both [[Jew]] and [[gentile]] are your brethren. [[Fear]] no man when you [[proclaim]] the saving [[truths]] of the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]] of heaven. And where I go, you shall presently come. "
192:2.13 Then he walked and talked with the [[the twins|Alpheus twins, James and Judas]], and [[speaking]] to both of them, he asked, " [[the twins|James and Judas]], do you [[believe]] in me? " And when they both answered, " Yes, Master, we do [[believe]], " he said: " I will soon leave you. You see that I have already left you in the [[flesh]]. I tarry only a short time in this [[form]] before I go to my Father. You [[believe]] in me—you are my [[apostles]], and you always will be. Go on believing and remembering your [[association]] with me, when I am gone, and after you have, perchance, returned to the [[work]] you used to do before you came to live with me. Never allow a [[change]] in your outward [[work]] to [[influence]] your [[allegiance]]. Have [[faith]] in [[God]] to the end of your days on [[earth]]. Never [[forget]] that, when you are a [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:6._THE_FAITH_SONS_OF_GOD faith son of God], all upright [[work]] of the realm is [[sacred]]. Nothing which a [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:6._THE_FAITH_SONS_OF_GOD son of God] does can be common. Do your [[work]], therefore, from this time on, as for [[God]]. And when you are through on this world, I have other and better worlds where you shall likewise [[work]] for me. And in all of this work, on this world and on other worlds, I will work with you, and [[Spirit of Truth|my spirit]] shall dwell within you."
192:2.14 It was almost ten o'clock when [[Jesus]] returned from his [[visit]] with the [[Alpheus twins]], and as he left [[the apostles]], he said: " [[Farewell]], until I meet you all on the [[Paper 140 - The Ordination of the Twelve|mount of your ordination]] tomorrow at noontime. " When he had thus [[spoken]], he vanished from their [[sight]].
<center>[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_192 Go to Paper 192]</center>
<center>[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Urantia_Text_-_Contents Go to Table of Contents]</center>
[[Category:Paper 192 - Appearances in Galilee]]
