Apocalypse Explained #442
442. Verse 7. Of the tribe of Simeon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Levi were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Issachar were sealed twelve thousand.- "Of the tribe of Simeon were sealed twelve thousand," signifies obedience, and that all who are in obedience are in heaven, and come into heaven. "Of the tribe of Levi were sealed twelve thousand," signifies good works. "Of the tribe of Issachar were sealed twelve thousand," signifies faith and salvation.
John 21:15-21
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So when they had eaten their breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I have affection for you." He said to him, "Feed my lambs."
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He said to him again a second time, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you love me?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I have affection for you." He said to him, "Tend my sheep."
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He said to him the third time, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you have affection for me?" Peter was grieved because he asked him the third time, "Do you have affection for me?" He said to him, "Lord, you know everything. You know that I have affection for you." Jesus said to him, "Feed my sheep.
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Most certainly I tell you, when you were young, you dressed yourself, and walked where you wanted to. But when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will dress you, and carry you where you don't want to go."
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Now he said this, signifying by what kind of death he would glorify God. When he had said this, he said to him, "Follow me."
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Then Peter, turning around, saw a disciple following. This was the disciple whom Jesus sincerely loved, the one who had also leaned on Jesus' breast at the supper and asked, "Lord, who is going to betray You?"
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Peter seeing him, said to Jesus, "Lord, what about this man?"
