John 21:15

Catholic Public Domain Version

Then, when they had dined, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." He said to him, "Feed my lambs."

Cross References

Genesis 33:13

And Jacob said: "My lord, you know that I have with me tender little ones, and sheep, and cows with young. If I cause these to labor too much in walking, all the flocks will die in one day.

2 Samuel 7:20

Therefore, what more will David be able to say to you? For you know your servant, O Lord God.

2 Kings 20:3

"I beg you, O Lord, I beseech you, remember how I have walked before you in truth, and with a perfect heart, and how I have done what is pleasing before you." And then Hezekiah wept with a great weeping.

Isaiah 40:11

He will pasture his flock like a shepherd. He will gather together the lambs with his arm, and he will lift them up to his bosom, and he himself will carry the very young.

Jeremiah 23:4

And I will raise up shepherds over them, and they will pasture them. They will no longer dread, and they will no longer fear. And no one among their number will be seeking more, says the Lord.

Jeremiah 3:15

And I will give you pastors according to my own heart. And they will feed you with knowledge and doctrine.

Ezekiel 34:23

And I will raise up over them ONE SHEPHERD, who will feed them, my servant David. He himself will feed them, and he will be their shepherd.

Ezekiel 46:24

And he said to me: "This is the house of the kitchens, in which the ministers of the house of the Lord will cook the victims of the people."

Matthew 10:37

Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me. And whoever loves son or daughter above me is not worthy of me.

Matthew 16:17

And in response, Jesus said to him: "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah. For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father, who is in heaven.

Matthew 18:10

See to it that you do not despise even one of these little ones. For I say to you, that their Angels in heaven continually look upon the face of my Father, who is in heaven.

Matthew 26:33

Then Peter responded by saying to him, "Even if everyone else has fallen away from you, I will never fall away."

Matthew 26:35

Peter said to him, "Even if it is necessary for me to die with you, I will not deny you." And all the disciples spoke similarly.

Mark 14:29

Then Peter said to him, "Even if all will have fallen away from you, yet I will not."

Luke 12:32

Do not be afraid, little flock; for it has pleased your Father to give you the kingdom.

Luke 22:32

But I have prayed for you, so that your faith may not fail, and so that you, once converted, may confirm your brothers."

John 1:42

And he led him to Jesus. And Jesus, gazing at him, said: "You are Simon, son of Jonah. You shall be called Cephas," (which is translated as Peter).

John 13:37

Peter said to him: "Why am I unable to follow you now? I will lay down my life for you!"

John 16:27

For the Father himself loves you, because you have loved me, and because you have believed that I went forth from God.

John 21:12

Jesus said to them, "Approach and dine." And not one of them sitting down to eat dared to ask him, "Who are you?" For they knew that it was the Lord.

John 21:7

Therefore, the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, "It is the Lord." Simon Peter, when he had heard that it was the Lord, wrapped his tunic around himself, (for he was naked) and he cast himself into the sea.

John 8:42

Then Jesus said to them: "If God were your father, certainly you would love me. For I proceeded and came from God. For I did not come from myself, but he sent me.

Acts 20:28

Take care of yourselves and of the entire flock, over which the Holy Spirit has stationed you as Bishops to rule the Church of God, which he has purchased by his own blood.

Acts 20:29

I know that after my departure ravenous wolves will enter among you, not sparing the flock.

Romans 14:1

But accept those who are weak in faith, without disputing about ideas.

Romans 15:1

But we who are stronger must bear with the feebleness of the weak, and not so as to please ourselves.

1 Corinthians 8:11

And should an infirm brother perish by your knowledge, even though Christ died for him?

Galatians 5:6

For in Christ Jesus, neither circumcision nor uncircumcision prevails over anything, but only faith which works through charity.

Ephesians 4:14

So may we then no longer be little children, disturbed and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the wickedness of men, and by the craftiness which deceives unto error.

Ephesians 6:24

May grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ, unto incorruption. Amen.

Hebrews 13:20

Then may the God of peace, who led back from the dead that great Pastor of sheep, our Lord Jesus Christ, with the blood of the eternal testament,

Hebrews 4:13

And there is no created thing that is invisible to his sight. For all things are naked and open to the eyes of him, about whom we are speaking.

1 Peter 1:8

For though you have not seen him, you love him. In him also, though you do not see him, you now believe. And in believing, you shall exult with an inexpressible and glorious joy,

1 Peter 2:2

Like newborn infants, desire the milk of reasonableness without guile, so that by this you may increase unto salvation,

1 Peter 2:25

For you were like wandering sheep. But now you have been turned back toward the Pastor and the Bishop of your souls.

1 John 4:19

Therefore, let us love God, for God first loved us.

1 John 5:1

Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ, is born of God. And everyone who loves God, who provides that birth, also loves him who has been born of God.

Revelation 2:23

And I will put her sons to death, and all the Churches shall know that I am the one who examines temperaments and hearts. And I will give to each one of you according to your works. But I say to you,