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John 21:15-17 The Resurrection of Jesus

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

16 Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you truly love me?”
He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.”
Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.”

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 21:15-17

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

Psalms 78:70-72 - He chose David his servant and took him from the sheep pens; Click to read the verse Psalms 78:70-72 Click to read the verse Psalms 78:70-72

2 Kings 20:3 - “Remember, O Lord, how I have walked before you faithfully and with wholehearted devotion and h... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 20:3 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 20:3

Hebrews 13:20 - May the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:20 Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:20

Luke 12:32 - “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. Click to read the verse Luke 12:32 Click to read the verse Luke 12:32

John 1:42 - And he brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will... Click to read the verse John 1:42 Click to read the verse John 1:42

Galatians 5:6 - For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that ... Click to read the verse Galatians 5:6 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:6

John 18:17 - “You are not one of his disciples, are you?” the girl at the door asked Peter. He replied, “I a... Click to read the verse John 18:17 Click to read the verse John 18:17

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

Matthew 10:37 - “Anyone who loves his father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves his s... Click to read the verse Matthew 10:37 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:37

Acts 9:4 - He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?” Click to read the verse Acts 9:4 Click to read the verse Acts 9:4

Matthew 18:10 - The Parable of the Lost Sheep “See that you do not look down on one of these little ones. For I... Click to read the verse Matthew 18:10 Click to read the verse Matthew 18:10

Genesis 33:13 - But Jacob said to him, “My lord knows that the children are tender and that I must care for the... Click to read the verse Genesis 33:13 Click to read the verse Genesis 33:13

Isaiah 40:11 - He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:11 Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:11

Romans 15:1 - We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Click to read the verse Romans 15:1 Click to read the verse Romans 15:1

Acts 20:28 - Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. B... Click to read the verse Acts 20:28 Click to read the verse Acts 20:28

Ephesians 4:14 - Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:14 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:14

1 John 4:19 - We love because he first loved us. Click to read the verse 1 John 4:19 Click to read the verse 1 John 4:19

2 Corinthians 5:14-15 - For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

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

Romans 14:1 - The Weak and the Strong Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable ... Click to read the verse Romans 14:1 Click to read the verse Romans 14:1

Hebrews 12:12-13 - Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:12-13 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:12-13

1 Peter 1:8 - Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:8 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:8

1 Timothy 4:15-16 - Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progr... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:15-16 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:15-16

1 Peter 2:25 - For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:25 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:25

1 Corinthians 16:21-22 - I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 16:21-22 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 16:21-22

Ephesians 6:24 - Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love. Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:24 Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:24

Ezekiel 34:23 - I will place over them one shepherd, my servant David, and he will tend them; he will tend them... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 34:23 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 34:23

Jeremiah 3:15 - Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and underst... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 3:15 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 3:15

John 16:27 - No, the Father himself loves you because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God. Click to read the verse John 16:27 Click to read the verse John 16:27

John 13:37 - Peter asked, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.” Click to read the verse John 13:37 Click to read the verse John 13:37

Song of Songs 1:8 - Friends If you do not know, most beautiful of women, follow the tracks of the sheep and graze y... Click to read the verse Song of Songs 1:8 Click to read the verse Song of Songs 1:8

Luke 22:32 - But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, ... Click to read the verse Luke 22:32 Click to read the verse Luke 22:32

Ezekiel 34:15 - I myself will tend my sheep and have them lie down, declares the Sovereign Lord. Click to read the verse Ezekiel 34:15 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 34:15

Jeremiah 23:4 - I will place shepherds over them who will tend them, and they will no longer be afraid or terri... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 23:4 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 23:4

Mark 16:19 - After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven and he sat at the right ha... Click to read the verse Mark 16:19 Click to read the verse Mark 16:19

1 Corinthians 8:11 - So this weak brother, for whom Christ died, is destroyed by your knowledge. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:11 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:11

1 Peter 2:2 - Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:2 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:2

Matthew 16:17 - Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, b... Click to read the verse Matthew 16:17 Click to read the verse Matthew 16:17

Jeremiah 31:8 - See, I will bring them from the land of the north and gather them from the ends of the earth. A... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 31:8 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 31:8

John 8:42 - The Children of the Devil Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love me, for ... Click to read the verse John 8:42 Click to read the verse John 8:42

John 21:7 - Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” As soon as Simon Peter hear... Click to read the verse John 21:7 Click to read the verse John 21:7

1 Peter 5:1-4 - To Elders and Young Men To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Chris... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:1-4 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:1-4

Ezekiel 34:2-10 - “Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel; prophesy and say to them: ‘This is what ... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 34:2-10 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 34:2-10

Luke 17:2 - It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around his neck than... Click to read the verse Luke 17:2 Click to read the verse Luke 17:2

Matthew 18:14 - In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should be lost. Click to read the verse Matthew 18:14 Click to read the verse Matthew 18:14

Matthew 26:33 - Peter replied, “Even if all fall away on account of you, I never will.” Click to read the verse Matthew 26:33 Click to read the verse Matthew 26:33

1 John 5:1 - Faith in the Son of God Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and ever... Click to read the verse 1 John 5:1 Click to read the verse 1 John 5:1

Matthew 26:35 - But Peter declared, “Even if I have to die with you, I will never disown you.” And all the othe... Click to read the verse Matthew 26:35 Click to read the verse Matthew 26:35

Mark 14:29 - Peter declared, “Even if all fall away, I will not.” Click to read the verse Mark 14:29 Click to read the verse Mark 14:29

John 21:12 - Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” None of the disciples dared ask him, “Who are yo... Click to read the verse John 21:12 Click to read the verse John 21:12

Matthew 25:34-45 - “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take yo... Click to read the verse Matthew 25:34-45 Click to read the verse Matthew 25:34-45

John 21:16-17 - Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you truly love me?” He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know ... Click to read the verse John 21:16-17 Click to read the verse John 21:16-17

1 Corinthians 3:1-3 - On Divisions in the Church Brothers, I could not address you as spiritual but as worldly—mere i... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:1-3 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:1-3

John 14:15-24 - Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit “If you love me, you will obey what I command. Click to read the verse John 14:15-24 Click to read the verse John 14:15-24