Who was Jesus' favourite: Peter or John?
Peter wasn't God's favourite. Neither was John, “ For God does not show favouritism.” Romans 2:11 . I believe that this question stems from the conversation that Christ had with Peter after His resurrection; the one where He gave Peter charge of His sheep. In this same chapter appears the phrase “ the disciple whom Jesus loved.” See this in John 17- 15 When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” 16 Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.” 17 The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep. 18 Very truly I tell you, when you were younger yo...