John 21:15

New International Reader's Version

When Jesus and the disciples had finished eating, Jesus spoke to Simon Peter. He asked, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these others do?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered. “You know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.”

Cross References

Genesis 33:13

But Jacob said to him, “You know that the children are young. You also know that I have to take care of the cows and female sheep that are feeding their little ones. If the animals are driven hard for just one day, all of them will die.

2 Samuel 7:20

“What more can I say to you? Lord and King, you know all about me.

2 Kings 20:3

“Lord, please remember how faithful I’ve been to you. I’ve lived the way you wanted me to. I’ve served you with all my heart. I’ve done what is good in your sight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly.

Isaiah 40:11

He takes care of his flock like a shepherd. He gathers the lambs in his arms. He carries them close to his heart. He gently leads those that have little ones.

Jeremiah 23:4

I will place shepherds over them who will take good care of them. My sheep will not be afraid or terrified anymore. And none of them will be missing,” announces the Lord.

Jeremiah 3:15

Then I will give you shepherds who are dear to my heart. Their knowledge and understanding will help them lead you.

Ezekiel 34:23

I will place one shepherd over them. He will belong to the family line of my servant David. He will take good care of them. He will look after them. He will be their shepherd.

Ezekiel 46:24

The man said to me, “These are the kitchens. Those who serve at the temple must cook the people’s sacrifices here.”

Matthew 10:37

“Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me. Anyone who loves their son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.

Matthew 16:17

Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon, son of Jonah! No mere human showed this to you. My Father in heaven showed it to you.

Matthew 18:10

“See that you don’t look down on one of these little ones. Here is what I tell you. Their angels in heaven are always with my Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 26:33

Peter replied, “All the others may turn away because of you. But I never will.”

Matthew 26:35

But Peter said, “I may have to die with you. But I will never say I don’t know you.” And all the other disciples said the same thing.

Mark 14:29

Peter said, “All the others may turn away. But I will not.”

Luke 12:32

“Little flock, do not be afraid. Your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.

Luke 22:32

But I have prayed for you, Simon. I have prayed that your faith will not fail. When you have turned back, help your brothers to be strong.”

John 1:42

And he brought Simon to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon, son of John. You will be called Cephas.” Cephas means Peter, or Rock.

John 13:37

“Lord,” Peter asked, “why can’t I follow you now? I will give my life for you.”

John 16:27

No, the Father himself loves you because you have loved me. He also loves you because you have believed that I came from God.

John 21:12

Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” None of the disciples dared to ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord.

John 21:7

Then the disciple Jesus loved said to Simon Peter, “It is the Lord!” As soon as Peter heard that, he put his coat on. He had taken it off earlier. Then he jumped into the water.

John 8:42

Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love me. I have come here from God. I have not come on my own. God sent me.

Acts 20:28

Keep watch over yourselves. Keep watch over all the believers. The Holy Spirit has made you leaders over them. Be shepherds of God’s church. He bought it with his own blood.

Acts 20:29

I know that after I leave, wild wolves will come in among you. They won’t spare any of the sheep.

Romans 14:1

Accept the person whose faith is weak. Don’t argue with them where you have differences of opinion.

Romans 15:1

We who have strong faith should help the weak with their problems. We should not please only ourselves.

1 Corinthians 8:11

If so, then your knowledge destroys that weak brother or sister for whom Christ died.

Galatians 5:6

Circumcision and uncircumcision aren’t worth anything to those who believe in Christ Jesus. The only thing that really counts is faith that shows itself through love.

Ephesians 4:14

We will no longer be babies in the faith. We won’t be like ships tossed around by the waves. We won’t be blown here and there by every new teaching. We won’t be blown around by cleverness and tricks. Certain people use them to hide their evil plans.

Ephesians 6:24

May grace be given to everyone who loves our Lord Jesus Christ with a love that will never die.

Hebrews 13:20

Our Lord Jesus is the great Shepherd of the sheep. The God who gives peace brought him back from the dead. He did it because of the blood of the eternal covenant. Now may God

Hebrews 4:13

Nothing God created is hidden from him. His eyes see everything. He will hold us responsible for everything we do.

1 Peter 1:8

Even though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not see him now, you believe in him. You are filled with a glorious joy that can’t be put into words.

1 Peter 2:2

Like newborn babies, you should long for the pure milk of God’s word. It will help you grow up as believers.

1 Peter 2:25

“You were like sheep wandering away.” (Isaiah 53:6) But now you have returned to the Shepherd. He is the one who watches over your souls.

1 John 4:19

We love because he loved us first.

1 John 5:1

Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is a child of God. And everyone who loves the Father loves his children as well.

Revelation 2:23

I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I search hearts and minds. I will pay each of you back for what you have done.