John.21.15

John 21:15

KJV Jesus

So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.

Jesus and Peter

The Love Motivation

Cross References

Ezekiel 34:2

KJV GOD

Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord God unto the shepherds; Woe be to the shepherds of Israel that do feed themselves! should not the shepherds feed the flocks?

A Prophecy against Israel’s Shepherds

Matthew 16:17

KJV Jesus

And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-jona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.

Peter’s Confession of Christ

Matthew 26:33

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Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended.

Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial

Mark 14:29

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But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet will not I.

Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial

Luke 12:32

KJV Jesus

Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Treasures in Heaven

Luke 22:32

KJV Jesus

But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.

Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial

John 1:42

KJV Jesus

And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.

The First Disciples

John 13:37

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Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake.

Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial

John 21:12

KJV Jesus

Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord.

Jesus Appears by the Sea of Tiberias

Jesus Provides

John 21:17

KJV Jesus

He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.

Jesus and Peter

The Love Motivation

Acts 20:28

KJV Holy Spirit

Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.

Paul’s Farewell to the Ephesians

Acts 20:29

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For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.