John 21:15
John · New Testament · Chapter 21
“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.”John 21:15
What Does John 21:15 Mean?
John 21:15 is found in the book of John, chapter 21, verse 15 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Discipleship.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to John 21:15 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
John 14:15“If ye love me, keep my commandments.”Luke 22:32“But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.”Isaiah 40:11“He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.”Jeremiah 3:15“And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.”1 John 4:19“We love him, because he first loved us.”Romans 15:1“We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.”2 Timothy 2:15“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”John 15:16“Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.”2 Corinthians 5:14“For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:”Luke 7:47“Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.”Matthew 25:40“And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.”Acts 20:28“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.”1 Peter 1:8“Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:”1 Peter 5:1“The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:”Ephesians 6:24“Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.”Ezekiel 34:23“And I will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them, even my servant David; he shall feed them, and he shall be their shepherd.”Matthew 24:45“Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?”Proverbs 27:23“Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.”Ezekiel 34:2“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?”John 1:42“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.”
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