This was now the third time Jesus was revealed to the disciples after he was raised from the dead.

Now on the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there,

Jesus said a third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was distressed that Jesus asked him a third time, “Do you love me?” and said, “Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you.” Jesus replied, “Feed my sheep.