John 21:15

New King James Version

So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, 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

Romans 15:1

We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves.

1 John 4:19

We love Him because He first loved us.

Isaiah 40:11

He will feed His flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs with His arm, And carry them in His bosom, And gently lead those who are with young.

1 Peter 1:8

whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory,

Ephesians 6:24

Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.

Acts 20:28

Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.

1 John 5:1

Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves Him who begot also loves him who is begotten of Him.

John 16:27

for the Father Himself loves you, because you have loved Me, and have believed that I came forth from God.

Jeremiah 3:15

And I will give you shepherds according to My heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.

Ezekiel 34:23

I will establish one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them—My servant David. He shall feed them and be their shepherd.

1 Peter 2:25

For you were like sheep going astray, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

Hebrews 4:13

And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.

Luke 22:32

But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.”

Hebrews 13:20

Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,

Romans 14:1

Receive one who is weak in the faith, but not to disputes over doubtful things.

Matthew 16:17

Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.

Jeremiah 23:4

I will set up shepherds over them who will feed them; and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, nor shall they be lacking,” says the Lord.

Revelation 2:23

I will kill her children with death, and all the churches shall know that I am He who searches the minds and hearts. And I will give to each one of you according to your works.

1 Peter 2:2

as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby,

Galatians 5:6

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but faith working through love.

John 21:12

Jesus said to them, “Come and eat breakfast.” Yet none of the disciples dared ask Him, “Who are You?”—knowing that it was the Lord.

John 21:7

Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment (for he had removed it), and plunged into the sea.

Matthew 18:10

“Take heed that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that in heaven their angels always see the face of My Father who is in heaven.

Ephesians 4:14

that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting,

1 Corinthians 8:11

And because of your knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died?

John 8:42

Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love Me, for I proceeded forth and came from God; nor have I come of Myself, but He sent Me.

Mark 14:29

Peter said to Him, “Even if all are made to stumble, yet I will not be.”

Luke 12:32

“Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Genesis 33:13

But Jacob said to him, “My lord knows that the children are weak, and the flocks and herds which are nursing are with me. And if the men should drive them hard one day, all the flock will die.

Matthew 10:37

He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me.

2 Kings 20:3

“Remember now, O Lord, I pray, how I have walked before You in truth and with a loyal heart, and have done what was good in Your sight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly.

2 Samuel 7:20

Now what more can David say to You? For You, Lord God, know Your servant.

John 13:37

Peter said to Him, “Lord, why can I not follow You now? I will lay down my life for Your sake.”

John 1:42

And he brought him to Jesus. Now when Jesus looked at him, He said, “You are Simon the son of Jonah. You shall be called Cephas” (which is translated, A Stone).

Matthew 26:35

Peter said to Him, “Even if I have to die with You, I will not deny You!” And so said all the disciples.

Matthew 26:33

Peter answered and said to Him, “Even if all are made to stumble because of You, I will never be made to stumble.”

Acts 20:29

For I know this, that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock.

Ezekiel 46:24

And he said to me, “These are the kitchens where the ministers of the temple shall boil the sacrifices of the people.”