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Peter must have thought, Who am I compared to Mr. Faithfulness (John)? But Jesus clarified the issue. John was responsible for John. Peter was responsible for Peter. And each had only one command to heed: Follow Me. (John 21:20-22)

Charles R. Swindoll

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Charles R. Swindoll
Age: 89
Born: 1934
Born: October 18
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