John 21:15

New Century Version

When they finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.”

Cross References

Genesis 33:13

But Jacob said to him, “My master, you know that the children are weak. And I must be careful with my flocks and their young ones. If I force them to go too far in one day, all the animals will die.

2 Samuel 7:20

“What more can I say to you, Lord God, since you know me, your servant, so well!

2 Kings 20:3

“Lord, please remember that I have always obeyed you. I have given myself completely to you and have done what you said was right.” Then Hezekiah cried loudly.

Isaiah 40:11

He takes care of his people like a shepherd. He gathers them like lambs in his arms and carries them close to him. He gently leads the mothers of the lambs.

Jeremiah 23:4

I will place new leaders over my people, who will take care of them. And my people will not be afraid or terrified again, and none of them will be lost,” says the Lord.

Jeremiah 3:15

Then I will give you new rulers who will be faithful to me, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding.

Ezekiel 34:23

Then I will put over them one shepherd, my servant David. He will feed them and tend them and be their shepherd.

Ezekiel 46:24

The man said to me, “These are the kitchens where those who work in the Temple will boil the sacrifices offered by the people.”

Matthew 10:37

“Those who love their father or mother more than they love me are not worthy to be my followers. Those who love their son or daughter more than they love me are not worthy to be my followers.

Matthew 16:17

Jesus answered, “You are blessed, Simon son of Jonah, because no person taught you that. My Father in heaven showed you who I am.

Matthew 18:10

“Be careful. Don’t think these little children are worth nothing. I tell you that they have angels in heaven who are always with my Father in heaven. [

Matthew 26:33

Peter said, “Everyone else may stumble in their faith because of you, but I will not.”

Matthew 26:35

But Peter said, “I will never say that I don’t know you! I will even die with you!” And all the other followers said the same thing.

Mark 14:29

Peter said, “Everyone else may stumble in their faith, but I will not.”

Luke 12:32

“Don’t fear, little flock, because your Father wants to give you the kingdom.

Luke 22:32

I have prayed that you will not lose your faith! Help your brothers be stronger when you come back to me.”

John 1:42

Then Andrew took Simon to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas.” (“Cephas” means “Peter.”)

John 13:37

Peter asked, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I am ready to die for you!”

John 16:27

The Father himself loves you. He loves you because you loved me and believed that I came from God.

John 21:12

Jesus said to them, “Come and eat.” None of the followers dared ask him, “Who are you?” because they knew it was the Lord.

John 21:7

The follower whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” When Peter heard him say this, he wrapped his coat around himself. (Peter had taken his clothes off.) Then he jumped into the water.

John 8:42

Jesus said to them, “If God were really your Father, you would love me, because I came from God and now I am here. I did not come by my own authority; God sent me.

Acts 20:28

Be careful for yourselves and for all the people the Holy Spirit has given to you to oversee. You must be like shepherds to the church of God, which he bought with the death of his own son.

Acts 20:29

I know that after I leave, some people will come like wild wolves and try to destroy the flock.

Romans 14:1

Accept into your group someone who is weak in faith, and do not argue about opinions.

Romans 15:1

We who are strong in faith should help the weak with their weaknesses, and not please only ourselves.

1 Corinthians 8:11

This weak believer for whom Christ died is ruined because of your “knowledge.”

Galatians 5:6

When we are in Christ Jesus, it is not important if we are circumcised or not. The important thing is faith—the kind of faith that works through love.

Ephesians 4:14

Then we will no longer be babies. We will not be tossed about like a ship that the waves carry one way and then another. We will not be influenced by every new teaching we hear from people who are trying to fool us. They make plans and try any kind of trick to fool people into following the wrong path.

Ephesians 6:24

Grace to all of you who love our Lord Jesus Christ with love that never ends.

Hebrews 13:20

I pray that the God of peace will give you every good thing you need so you can do what he wants. God raised from the dead our Lord Jesus, the Great Shepherd of the sheep, because of the blood of his death. His blood began the eternal agreement that God made with his people. I pray that God will do in us what pleases him, through Jesus Christ, and to him be glory forever and ever. Amen.

Hebrews 4:13

Nothing in all the world can be hidden from God. Everything is clear and lies open before him, and to him we must explain the way we have lived.

1 Peter 1:8

You have not seen Christ, but still you love him. You cannot see him now, but you believe in him. So you are filled with a joy that cannot be explained, a joy full of glory.

1 Peter 2:2

As newborn babies want milk, you should want the pure and simple teaching. By it you can mature in your salvation,

1 Peter 2:25

You were like sheep that wandered away, but now you have come back to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

1 John 4:19

We love because God first loved us.

1 John 5:1

Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is God’s child, and whoever loves the Father also loves the Father’s children.

Revelation 2:23

I will also kill her followers. Then all the churches will know I am the One who searches hearts and minds, and I will repay each of you for what you have done.