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John 21:17

17 The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”
Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.”
Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.

Cross References for John 21:17

1 Chronicles 4:10 - Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Le... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 4:10 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 4:10

Hebrews 4:13 - Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare befor... Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:13 Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:13

1 John 3:20 - whenever our hearts condemn us. For God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything. Click to read the verse 1 John 3:20 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:20

Ephesians 4:30 - And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:30 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:30

Matthew 25:40 - “The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these bro... Click to read the verse Matthew 25:40 Click to read the verse Matthew 25:40

Revelation 3:19 - Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest, and repent. Click to read the verse Revelation 3:19 Click to read the verse Revelation 3:19

Genesis 18:19 - For I have chosen him, so that he will direct his children and his household after him to keep ... Click to read the verse Genesis 18:19 Click to read the verse Genesis 18:19

Job 42:2 - “I know that you can do all things; no plan of yours can be thwarted. Click to read the verse Job 42:2 Click to read the verse Job 42:2

Mark 2:8 - Immediately Jesus knew in his spirit that this was what they were thinking in their hearts, and... Click to read the verse Mark 2:8 Click to read the verse Mark 2:8

1 Chronicles 28:9 - “And you, my son Solomon, acknowledge the God of your father, and serve him with wholehearted d... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 28:9 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 28:9

2 Samuel 7:20 - “What more can David say to you? For you know your servant, O Sovereign Lord. Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 7:20 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 7:20

Jeremiah 17:10 - “I the Lord search the heart and examine the mind, to reward a man according to his conduct, ac... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 17:10 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 17:10

2 Corinthians 11:11 - Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do! Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:11 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:11

Luke 16:15 - He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of men, but God knows you... Click to read the verse Luke 16:15 Click to read the verse Luke 16:15

Joshua 22:22 - “The Mighty One, God, the Lord! The Mighty One, God, the Lord! He knows! And let Israel know! I... Click to read the verse Joshua 22:22 Click to read the verse Joshua 22:22

1 Chronicles 29:17 - I know, my God, that you test the heart and are pleased with integrity. All these things have I... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 29:17 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 29:17

2 Corinthians 1:12 - Paul’s Change of Plans Now this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted o... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:12 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:12

Genesis 29:25 - When morning came, there was Leah! So Jacob said to Laban, “What is this you have done to me? I... Click to read the verse Genesis 29:25 Click to read the verse Genesis 29:25

John 18:4 - Jesus, knowing all that was going to happen to him, went out and asked them, “Who is it you want?” Click to read the verse John 18:4 Click to read the verse John 18:4

Song of Songs 1:7 - Tell me, you whom I love, where you graze your flock and where you rest your sheep at midday. W... Click to read the verse Song of Songs 1:7 Click to read the verse Song of Songs 1:7

1 Kings 17:18 - She said to Elijah, “What do you have against me, man of God? Did you come to remind me of my s... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 17:18 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 17:18

John 15:10 - If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father’s commands... Click to read the verse John 15:10 Click to read the verse John 15:10

Matthew 9:4 - Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said, “Why do you entertain evil thoughts in your hearts? Click to read the verse Matthew 9:4 Click to read the verse Matthew 9:4

John 14:15 - Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit “If you love me, you will obey what I command. Click to read the verse John 14:15 Click to read the verse John 14:15

Revelation 2:23 - I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am he who searches hear... Click to read the verse Revelation 2:23 Click to read the verse Revelation 2:23

Acts 8:21 - You have no part or share in this ministry, because your heart is not right before God. Click to read the verse Acts 8:21 Click to read the verse Acts 8:21

John 12:8 - You will always have the poor among you, but you will not always have me.” Click to read the verse John 12:8 Click to read the verse John 12:8

1 Corinthians 4:4 - My conscience is clear, but that does not make me innocent. It is the Lord who judges me. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:4 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:4

Acts 1:24 - Then they prayed, “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two you have chosen Click to read the verse Acts 1:24 Click to read the verse Acts 1:24

Matthew 12:25 - Jesus knew their thoughts and said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be ruine... Click to read the verse Matthew 12:25 Click to read the verse Matthew 12:25

1 Thessalonians 2:4 - On the contrary, we speak as men approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not tr... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:4 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:4

Job 23:10 - But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold. Click to read the verse Job 23:10 Click to read the verse Job 23:10

1 Corinthians 8:3 - But the man who loves God is known by God. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:3 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:3

Luke 9:47 - Jesus, knowing their thoughts, took a little child and had him stand beside him. Click to read the verse Luke 9:47 Click to read the verse Luke 9:47

Psalms 116:1 - Psalm 116 I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Click to read the verse Psalms 116:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 116:1

2 Corinthians 8:8-9 - I am not commanding you, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 8:8-9 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 8:8-9

Daniel 2:22 - He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with him. Click to read the verse Daniel 2:22 Click to read the verse Daniel 2:22

John 2:24-25 - But Jesus would not entrust himself to them, for he knew all men. Click to read the verse John 2:24-25 Click to read the verse John 2:24-25

Job 10:7 - though you know that I am not guilty and that no one can rescue me from your hand? Click to read the verse Job 10:7 Click to read the verse Job 10:7

John 21:15-16 - Jesus Reinstates Peter When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of ... Click to read the verse John 21:15-16 Click to read the verse John 21:15-16

Jeremiah 12:3 - Yet you know me, O Lord; you see me and test my thoughts about you. Drag them off like sheep to... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 12:3 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 12:3

1 Kings 8:39 - then hear from heaven, your dwelling place. Forgive and act; deal with each man according to al... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 8:39 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 8:39

John 2:24 - But Jesus would not entrust himself to them, for he knew all men. Click to read the verse John 2:24 Click to read the verse John 2:24

Psalms 7:8-9 - let the Lord judge the peoples. Judge me, O Lord, according to my righteousness, according to m... Click to read the verse Psalms 7:8-9 Click to read the verse Psalms 7:8-9

John 13:18 - Jesus Predicts His Betrayal “I am not referring to all of you; I know those I have chosen. But ... Click to read the verse John 13:18 Click to read the verse John 13:18

Psalms 17:3 - Though you probe my heart and examine me at night, though you test me, you will find nothing; I... Click to read the verse Psalms 17:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 17:3

Proverbs 15:11 - Death and Destruction lie open before the Lord— how much more the hearts of men! Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:11 Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:11

Psalms 139:1 - Psalm 139 For the director of music. Of David. A psalm. O Lord, you have searched me and you kn... Click to read the verse Psalms 139:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 139:1

John 16:30 - Now we can see that you know all things and that you do not even need to have anyone ask you qu... Click to read the verse John 16:30 Click to read the verse John 16:30

1 Chronicles 17:18 - “What more can David say to you for honoring your servant? For you know your servant, Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 17:18 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 17:18

Lamentations 3:33 - For he does not willingly bring affliction or grief to the children of men. Click to read the verse Lamentations 3:33 Click to read the verse Lamentations 3:33

2 Peter 1:12-15 - Prophecy of Scripture So I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them an... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:12-15 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:12-15

Psalms 40:9 - I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly; I do not seal my lips, as you know, O Lord. Click to read the verse Psalms 40:9 Click to read the verse Psalms 40:9

Job 31:4-6 - Does he not see my ways and count my every step? Click to read the verse Job 31:4-6 Click to read the verse Job 31:4-6

1 Peter 1:6 - In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in ... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:6 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:6

2 Corinthians 7:8-11 - Even if I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it. Though I did regret it—I see that... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 7:8-11 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 7:8-11

2 Corinthians 2:4-7 - For I wrote you out of great distress and anguish of heart and with many tears, not to grieve y... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 2:4-7 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 2:4-7

Song of Songs 3:1 - All night long on my bed I looked for the one my heart loves; I looked for him but did not find... Click to read the verse Song of Songs 3:1 Click to read the verse Song of Songs 3:1

Mark 14:72 - Immediately the rooster crowed the second time. Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken... Click to read the verse Mark 14:72 Click to read the verse Mark 14:72

Luke 22:61-62 - The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoke... Click to read the verse Luke 22:61-62 Click to read the verse Luke 22:61-62

John 5:42 - but I know you. I know that you do not have the love of God in your hearts. Click to read the verse John 5:42 Click to read the verse John 5:42

Romans 8:27 - And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for ... Click to read the verse Romans 8:27 Click to read the verse Romans 8:27

2 Corinthians 7:8 - Even if I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it. Though I did regret it—I see that... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 7:8 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 7:8

Ezekiel 11:5 - Then the Spirit of the Lord came upon me, and he told me to say: “This is what the Lord says: T... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 11:5 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 11:5

Acts 10:16 - This happened three times, and immediately the sheet was taken back to heaven. Click to read the verse Acts 10:16 Click to read the verse Acts 10:16

John 13:38 - Then Jesus answered, “Will you really lay down your life for me? I tell you the truth, before t... Click to read the verse John 13:38 Click to read the verse John 13:38

John 16:19 - Jesus saw that they wanted to ask him about this, so he said to them, “Are you asking one anoth... Click to read the verse John 16:19 Click to read the verse John 16:19

John 6:61 - Aware that his disciples were grumbling about this, Jesus said to them, “Does this offend you? Click to read the verse John 6:61 Click to read the verse John 6:61

Mark 12:15 - Should we pay or shouldn’t we?” But Jesus knew their hypocrisy. “Why are you trying to trap me?... Click to read the verse Mark 12:15 Click to read the verse Mark 12:15

Luke 6:8 - But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said to the man with the shriveled hand, “Get up and... Click to read the verse Luke 6:8 Click to read the verse Luke 6:8

3 John 1:7-8 - It was for the sake of the Name that they went out, receiving no help from the pagans. Click to read the verse 3 John 1:7-8 Click to read the verse 3 John 1:7-8

Mark 9:33 - Who Is the Greatest? They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, “What wer... Click to read the verse Mark 9:33 Click to read the verse Mark 9:33

Matthew 26:22 - They were very sad and began to say to him one after the other, “Surely not I, Lord?” Click to read the verse Matthew 26:22 Click to read the verse Matthew 26:22

John 18:27 - Again Peter denied it, and at that moment a rooster began to crow. Click to read the verse John 18:27 Click to read the verse John 18:27

Mark 8:17 - Aware of their discussion, Jesus asked them: “Why are you talking about having no bread? Do you... Click to read the verse Mark 8:17 Click to read the verse Mark 8:17

Mark 14:15 - He will show you a large upper room, furnished and ready. Make preparations for us there.” Click to read the verse Mark 14:15 Click to read the verse Mark 14:15

Acts 15:8 - God, who knows the heart, showed that he accepted them by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just ... Click to read the verse Acts 15:8 Click to read the verse Acts 15:8

Luke 22:12 - He will show you a large upper room, all furnished. Make preparations there.” Click to read the verse Luke 22:12 Click to read the verse Luke 22:12

John 4:16 - He told her, “Go, call your husband and come back.” Click to read the verse John 4:16 Click to read the verse John 4:16

John 5:6 - When Jesus saw him lying there and learned that he had been in this condition for a long time, ... Click to read the verse John 5:6 Click to read the verse John 5:6

1 John 3:16-24 - This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay d... Click to read the verse 1 John 3:16-24 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:16-24

2 Peter 3:1 - The Day of the Lord Dear friends, this is now my second letter to you. I have written both of t... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 3:1 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 3:1

Matthew 26:73-75 - After a little while, those standing there went up to Peter and said, “Surely you are one of th... Click to read the verse Matthew 26:73-75 Click to read the verse Matthew 26:73-75

Acts 11:10 - This happened three times, and then it was all pulled up to heaven again. Click to read the verse Acts 11:10 Click to read the verse Acts 11:10