John 21:15

New Living Translation

After breakfast Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” Peter replied, “you know I love you.” “Then feed my lambs,” Jesus told him.

Cross References

Genesis 33:13

But Jacob replied, “You can see, my lord, that some of the children are very young, and the flocks and herds have their young, too. If they are driven too hard, even for one day, all the animals could die.

2 Samuel 7:20

“What more can I say to you? You know what your servant is really like, Sovereign Lord.

2 Kings 20:3

“Remember, O Lord, how I have always been faithful to you and have served you single-mindedly, always doing what pleases you.” Then he broke down and wept bitterly.

Isaiah 40:11

He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs in his arms, holding them close to his heart. He will gently lead the mother sheep with their young.

Jeremiah 23:4

Then I will appoint responsible shepherds who will care for them, and they will never be afraid again. Not a single one will be lost or missing. I, the Lord, have spoken!

Jeremiah 3:15

And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will guide you with knowledge and understanding.

Ezekiel 34:23

And I will set over them one shepherd, my servant David. He will feed them and be a shepherd to them.

Ezekiel 46:24

The man said to me, “These are the kitchens to be used by the Temple assistants to boil the sacrifices offered by the people.”

Matthew 10:37

“If you love your father or mother more than you love me, you are not worthy of being mine; or if you love your son or daughter more than me, you are not worthy of being mine.

Matthew 16:17

Jesus replied, “You are blessed, Simon son of John, because my Father in heaven has revealed this to you. You did not learn this from any human being.

Matthew 18:10

“Beware that you don’t look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels are always in the presence of my heavenly Father.

Matthew 26:33

Peter declared, “Even if everyone else deserts you, I will never desert you.”

Matthew 26:35

“No!” Peter insisted. “Even if I have to die with you, I will never deny you!” And all the other disciples vowed the same.

Mark 14:29

Peter said to him, “Even if everyone else deserts you, I never will.”

Luke 12:32

“So don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom.

Luke 22:32

But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. So when you have repented and turned to me again, strengthen your brothers.”

John 1:42

Then Andrew brought Simon to meet Jesus. Looking intently at Simon, Jesus said, “Your name is Simon, son of John—but you will be called Cephas” (which means “Peter”).

John 13:37

“But why can’t I come now, Lord?” he asked. “I’m ready to die for you.”

John 16:27

for the Father himself loves you dearly because you love me and believe that I came from God.

John 21:12

“Now come and have some breakfast!” Jesus said. 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 Peter, “It’s the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his tunic (for he had stripped for work), jumped into the water, and headed to shore.

John 8:42

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

Acts 20:28

“So guard yourselves and God’s people. Feed and shepherd God’s flock—his church, purchased with his own blood—over which the Holy Spirit has appointed you as leaders.

Acts 20:29

I know that false teachers, like vicious wolves, will come in among you after I leave, not sparing the flock.

Romans 14:1

Accept other believers who are weak in faith, and don’t argue with them about what they think is right or wrong.

Romans 15:1

We who are strong must be considerate of those who are sensitive about things like this. We must not just please ourselves.

1 Corinthians 8:11

So because of your superior knowledge, a weak believer for whom Christ died will be destroyed.

Galatians 5:6

For when we place our faith in Christ Jesus, there is no benefit in being circumcised or being uncircumcised. What is important is faith expressing itself in love.

Ephesians 4:14

Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth.

Ephesians 6:24

May God’s grace be eternally upon all who love our Lord Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 13:20

Now may the God of peace— who brought up from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, and ratified an eternal covenant with his blood—

Hebrews 4:13

Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and he is the one to whom we are accountable.

1 Peter 1:8

You love him even though you have never seen him. Though you do not see him now, you trust him; and you rejoice with a glorious, inexpressible joy.

1 Peter 2:2

Like newborn babies, you must crave pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience of salvation. Cry out for this nourishment,

1 Peter 2:25

Once you were like sheep who wandered away. But now you have turned to your Shepherd, the Guardian of your souls.

1 John 4:19

We love each other because he loved us first.

1 John 5:1

Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has become a child of God. And everyone who loves the Father loves his children, too.

Revelation 2:23

I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am the one who searches out the thoughts and intentions of every person. And I will give to each of you whatever you deserve.