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 Ezekiel 34:2 "Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel. Prophesy and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: 'Woe to the shepherds of Israel, who only feed themselves! Should not the shepherds feed their flock? Matthew 16:17 Jesus replied, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by My Father in heaven. Matthew 26:33 Peter said to Him, "Even if all fall away on account of You, I never will." Mark 14:29 Peter declared, "Even if all fall away, I never will." Luke 12:32 Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom. Luke 22:32 But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers." John 1:42 Andrew brought him to Jesus, who looked at him and said, "You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas" (which is translated as Peter). John 13:37 "Lord," said Peter, "why can't I follow You now? I will lay down my life for You." John 21:12 "Come, have breakfast," Jesus said to them. None of the disciples dared to ask Him, "Who are You?" They knew it was the Lord. John 21:17 Jesus asked a third time, "Simon son of John, do you love Me?" Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, "Do you love Me?" "Lord, You know all things," he replied. "You know I love You." Jesus said to him, "Feed My sheep. Acts 20:28 Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood. Acts 20:29 I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. Treasury of Scripture So when they had dined, Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, love you me more than these? He said to him, Yes, Lord; you know that I love you. He said to him, Feed my lambs. son. John 21:16,17 John 1:42 Jona. Matthew 16:17 Bar-jona. John 8:42 John 14:15-24 John 16:27 more. John 21:7 Matthew 26:33,35 Mark 14:29 thou knowest. John 21:17 2 Samuel 7:20 2 Kings 20:3 Feed. Psalm 78:70-72 Jeremiah 3:15 |
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