John 21:15

When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.”

Cross References (47)

  • 1 John 4:19 (19)

    We love because He first loved us.

  • Isaiah 40:11 (19)

    He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently lead

  • Romans 15:1 (18)

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

  • 2 Corinthians 5:14–15 (14)

    For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that One died for all, therefore all died.

  • 1 Peter 1:8 (12)

    Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an in

  • 1 Peter 5:1–4 (12)

    As a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders

  • Ephesians 6:24 (11)

    Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.

  • Acts 20:28 (10)

    Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the chu

  • Ezekiel 34:23 (10)

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

  • Jeremiah 3:15 (10)

    Then I will give you shepherds after My own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.”

  • John 14:15–24 (9)

    If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.

  • 1 John 5:1 (9)

    Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father also loves those

  • Luke 22:32 (9)

    But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers

  • John 16:27 (9)

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

  • 1 Peter 2:25 (7)

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

  • Jeremiah 23:4 (7)

    I will raise up shepherds over them who will tend them, and they will no longer be afraid or dismayed, nor will any go m

  • Hebrews 4:13 (6)

    Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom w

  • 1 Timothy 4:15–16 (5)

    Be diligent in these matters and absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all.

  • Hebrews 13:20 (5)

    Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that

  • Matthew 16:17 (5)

    Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by My Fath

  • Ezekiel 34:2–10 (5)

    “Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel. Prophesy and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Woe

  • Romans 14:1 (5)

    Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on his opinions.

  • John 21:16–17 (4)

    Jesus asked a second time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus t

  • John 21:7 (4)

    Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” As soon as Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, h

  • Revelation 2:23 (4)

    Then I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, an

  • 1 Peter 2:2 (4)

    Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,

  • Galatians 5:6 (4)

    For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. What matters is faith expressing itself throu

  • Hebrews 12:12–13 (4)

    Therefore strengthen your limp hands and weak knees.

  • Matthew 18:10 (4)

    See that you do not look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the fac

  • 1 Corinthians 3:1–3 (4)

    Brothers, I could not address you as spiritual, but as worldly—as infants in Christ.

  • John 21:12 (4)

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

  • 1 Corinthians 16:21–22 (4)

    This greeting is in my own hand—Paul.

  • Ephesians 4:14 (3)

    Then we will no longer be infants, tossed about by the waves and carried around by every wind of teaching and by the cle

  • John 8:42 (2)

    Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love Me, for I have come here from God. I have not come on My ow

  • Mark 14:29 (2)

    Peter declared, “Even if all fall away, I never will.”

  • 1 Corinthians 8:11 (2)

    So this weak brother, for whom Christ died, is destroyed by your knowledge.

  • Genesis 33:13 (1)

    But Jacob replied, “My lord knows that the children are frail, and I must care for sheep and cattle that are nursing the

  • Psalms 78:70–72 (1)

    He chose David His servant and took him from the sheepfolds;

  • Luke 12:32 (1)

    Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.

  • Matthew 25:34–45 (1)

    Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for

  • 2 Samuel 7:20 (0)

    What more can David say to You? For You know Your servant, O Lord GOD.

  • 2 Kings 20:3 (0)

    “Please, O LORD, remember how I have walked before You faithfully and with wholehearted devotion; I have done what is go

  • Matthew 10:37 (0)

    Anyone who loves his father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than M

  • Matthew 26:35 (-2)

    Peter replied, “Even if I have to die with You, I will never deny You.” And all the other disciples said the same thing.

  • John 1:42 (-2)

    Andrew brought him to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which i

  • Matthew 26:33 (-2)

    Peter said to Him, “Even if all fall away on account of You, I never will.”

  • John 13:37 (-2)

    “Lord,” said Peter, “why can’t I follow You now? I will lay down my life for You.”