John 21:17
John · New Testament · Chapter 21
“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.”John 21:17
What Does John 21:17 Mean?
John 21:17 is found in the book of John, chapter 21, verse 17 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to John 21:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Corinthians 8:3“But if any man love God, the same is known of him.”Psalms 139:1“O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me.”1 Chronicles 28:9“And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.”John 13:38“Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice.”Job 23:10“But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.”Mark 14:72“And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the word that Jesus said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And when he thought thereon, he wept.”John 16:30“Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God.”Hebrews 4:13“Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.”Job 42:2“I know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from thee.”Genesis 18:19“For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.”Psalms 116:1“I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications.”John 2:24“But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men,”1 Chronicles 4:10“And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.”John 5:6“When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole?”John 14:15“If ye love me, keep my commandments.”John 15:10“If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love.”Acts 8:21“Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.”Romans 8:27“And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.”2 Samuel 7:20“And what can David say more unto thee? for thou, Lord GOD, knowest thy servant.”Proverbs 15:11“Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?”
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