John 21:7
John · New Testament · Chapter 21
“Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher’s coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea.”John 21:7
What Does John 21:7 Mean?
John 21:7 is found in the book of John, chapter 21, verse 7 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 21:7 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
John 13:23“Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.”John 19:26“When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!”John 21:20“Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee?”John 21:15“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.”Acts 3:1“Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour.”Matthew 14:28“And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.”John 16:22“And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.”John 20:2“Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the LORD out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him.”John 20:25“The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the LORD. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.”John 21:24“This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true.”Isaiah 20:2“At the same time spake the LORD by Isaiah the son of Amoz, saying, Go and loose the sackcloth from off thy loins, and put off thy shoe from thy foot. And he did so, walking naked and barefoot.”John 11:28“And when she had so said, she went her way, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calleth for thee.”John 20:6“Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and seeth the linen clothes lie,”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:”Psalms 118:23“This is the LORD’s doing; it is marvellous in our eyes.”Song of Solomon 8:7“Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it: if a man would give all the substance of his house for love, it would utterly be contemned.”Mark 11:3“And if any man say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye that the Lord hath need of him; and straightway he will send him hither.”Luke 2:11“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”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.”Acts 2:36“Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.”
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