John 21
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The verses these writers stop at
- 21:15 After they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" Peter said to him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Feed my lambs." 11
- 21:17 A third time he asked him, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him a third time, "Do you love me?" Peter replied, "Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Feed my sheep. 8
- 21:16 A second time he asked him, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" Peter said to him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Shepherd my sheep." 7
- 21:18 Truly, truly, I tell you, when you were younger you fastened your own belt and went wherever you wished. But when you have grown old, you will stretch out your hands, and then someone else will fasten a belt on you and take you where you do not wish to go." 5
- 21:22 Jesus said to him, "If I want him to remain until I come, what is that to you? As for you, follow me!" 4
- 21:1 After this Jesus revealed himself to the disciples once more, by the Sea of Tiberias. It happened in this way. 2
- 21:12 Jesus said to them, "Come, eat your breakfast." Not one of the disciples dared ask him, "Who are you?" They knew it was the Lord. 2
- 21:21 When Peter saw him, he said to Jesus, "Lord, and what about him?" 2
- 21:3 Simon Peter said to them, "I am going out fishing." They answered, "We will come with you." They went out and got into the boat, but all that night they caught nothing. 1
- 21:4 Just as day was breaking, Jesus stood on the shore, though the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus. 1
- 21:10 Jesus said to them, "Bring some of the fish that you have just caught." 1
- 21:19 He said this to show by what kind of death Peter would glorify God. After saying this, he told him, "Follow me." 1
- 21:20 Peter turned around and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them, the same disciple who at the supper had leaned back against Jesus's chest and said, "Lord, who is it that is going to betray you?" 1
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Where it is preached
- The Bruised Reed (For Teens) ·
He Denied Not Peter cites John 21:1–19
…your failure, bring it to him. He has not denied you. One thing to do this week: read John 21:1–19, where Jesus restores Peter. If there is something you are ashamed of, tell Jesus about…
- Tell Me the Story – Book 6: The Greatest Rescue ·
Breakfast on the Beach cites John 21:1–19
…him, “Follow Me.” The same words Jesus said on the very first day. Read it in your Bible: John 21:1–19 Dear Jesus, thank you that you forgive us and give us a fresh start, like you did for…
- Thoughts for the Quiet Hour ·
April cites John xxi. 3
…of God! Whoever saw His last star?—F. B. Meyer. April 5 That night they caught nothing. John xxi. 3. God may let the sinful world succeed in their forbidden schemes, but, blessed be His…
- Our Daily Walk ·
January cites Jn 21:4
…was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus.”— Jn 21:4. THE PREVIOUS evening had been full of interest and hope. Those seven fishermen had long…
- Thoughts for the Quiet Hour ·
February cites John xxi. 10
…his own little world.—Selected. February 19 Bring of the fish which ye have now caught. John xxi. 10. Why was this? Oh, the Lord wants us to minister to Him as well as to receive from Him…
- Thoughts for the Quiet Hour ·
October cites John xxi. 12
…one step more and you can be in His immediate presence.—Landor. October 9 Come and dine. John xxi. 12. This morning the voice of the Beloved of our soul is heard giving us His invitation.…
- Morning by Morning ·
October cites John 21:12
…rebuke in the day of his appearing. October 16 “Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine.” (John 21:12) In these words the believer is invited to a holy nearness to Jesus. “Come and dine,”…
- Lectures on Revivals of Religion ·
Lecture XX. Instruction for Young Converts cites John xxi. 15
LECTURE XX. INSTRUCTIONS TO CONVERTS. Text.—Feed my lambs.—John xxi. 15. I REMARKED on this text in my last lecture, and was obliged, for want of time, to omit…
- The Ten Commandments ·
1.2 Love cites John 21: 15
…the offering; it is the grace which Christ inquires most after. ‘Simon lovest thou me?’ John 21: 15. Love makes all our services acceptable, it is the musk that perfumes them. It is not so…
- All Things for Good ·
An exhortation to love God cites John xxi. 15
…of his apostleship; see how Christ goes about to comfort him. “Peter, lovest thou me?” (John xxi. 15). As if Christ had said, “Though thou hast denied me through fear, yet if thou canst say…
- All Things for Good ·
The worst things work for good to the godly cites John xxi. 15
…not say he loved Christ more than the other apostles. “Lovest thou me more than these?” (John xxi. 15). He durst not say so, his fall broke the neck of his pride. The foiling by a temptation…
- The Key Teachings of Hudson Taylor ·
Mine Own Vineyard cites JOHN 21:15
…It will be, in his phrase, “service with Jesus as well as for Jesus.” Feed my lambs. JOHN 21:15 The distinction matters. Much Christian service is done for Christ in His absence, as it…
- The Bruised Reed ·
Reproof of such as sin against this merciful disposition in Christ. Of quenching the Spirit cites John xxi. 15
…requite so good a Saviour, who counteth the love and mercy shewed in feeding his lambs, John xxi. 15, as shewed to himself? Last of all, they carry themselves very unkindly towards Christ…
- A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections ·
VIII. Truly gracious affections differ from those affections that are false and delusive, in that they tend to, and are attended with the lamblike, dovelike spirit and temper of Jesus Christ cites John 21:15
…great Shepherd, is himself a Lamb, and believers are also lambs; all the flock are lambs: John 21:15, “Feed my lambs.” Luke 10:3, “I send you forth as lambs in the midst of wolves.” The…
- Lectures on Revivals of Religion ·
Lecture XIX. Instructions to Converts cites John xxi. 15
LECTURE XIX. INSTRUCTIONS TO CONVERTS. Text.—Feed my lambs.—John xxi. 15. YOU, who read your Bibles, recollect the connection in which these words are found, and…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 4, Chapter 6 — Of the Primacy of the Romish See cites John 21:15
…my Church” (Mt. 16:18). Again, “Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me?” “Feed my lambs” (John 21:15). But to give strength to these proofs, they must, in the first place, show, that to him…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 4, Chapter 19 — Of the Five Sacraments, Falsely So Called cites John 21:15
…but duly to undertake and maintain the government of the Church (Matt. 28:19; Mark 16:15; John 21:15). 29. With the reality the ceremonies perfectly agree. When our Lord commissioned the…
- Men Who Tended the Flock ·
Conclusion: The Chief Shepherd Still Calls cites John 21:16
…speaking the same commission He has spoken in every generation: “Take care of my sheep” (John 21:16, NIV). Three words. Enough for a lifetime. The ten men in this book gave their lifetimes…
- Men Who Tended the Flock ·
Scripture Appendix: God’s Word on the Pastoral Calling cites John 21:16
…in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever.” John 21:16 — “Take care of my sheep.” “I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead…
- Practical Religion ·
The Best Friend cites John xxi. 16
…as He dines on the shore of the sea of Galilee: "Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou Me?" (John xxi. 16.) His company is always sanctifying. His gifts are always for our soul's good; His…
- Our Daily Walk ·
October cites Jn 21:16
…“Simon... lovest thou Me? He saith unto Him, Yea, Lord, Thou knowest that I love Thee.”— Jn 21:16. THE CAUSES of backsliding are many. We have pretended to be living a more devoted life…
- The Big Story ·
He Is Risen cites John 21:16
…Jesus three times. Now Jesus asked him three times, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” (John 21:16). Peter was hurt by the third asking, but each time Jesus answered his “yes” with a job…
- Holiness ·
Lovest Thou Me? cites John xxi. 16
“Lovest thou Me?”—John xxi. 16. THE question which heads this paper was addressed by Christ to the Apostle Peter. A more…
- Absolute Surrender ·
Peter's Repentance cites John 21:17
…but in uprightness: “Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee” (John 21:17). Peter Transformed Now Peter was prepared for deliverance from self, and that is my last…
- Rooted – 30 Days with God for Youth – Book 3 ·
Day 29 — Pride Before a Fall cites John 21:17
…He came to Peter and forgave him. He even gave him an important job: “Feed My sheep” (John 21:17). Peter’s fall humbled him. He learned that he needed Jesus every moment. And humble…
- Sons of the King – 30 Days with God for Guys – Book 2 ·
Day 29 — “Do You Love Me?” cites John 21:17
…all things,’ he replied. ‘You know I love You.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Feed My sheep.’” — John 21:17 (BSB) Peter had failed badly. On the night Jesus was arrested, Peter had promised, “I…
- Talks to the Farmer ·
Spring in the Heart cites John 21:17
…yet I was bold to say with Peter, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you” (John 21:17). What man cannot see, Christ sees. Many are so focused on their small faith that they…
- Real Questions – Book 2 ·
What If I’ve Done Something I Can’t Undo? cites John 21:17
…a denial. And then, instead of sacking him, Jesus gave him a job: “Feed My sheep” (John 21:17). Paul had hunted Christians down and approved of killing them. Some of those people…
- The Saint and His Saviour ·
Love to Jesus cites John xxi. 17
“Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee.”—John xxi. 17. Christ rightly known is most surely Christ beloved. No sooner do we discern his…
- Holiness ·
The Ruler of the Waves cites John xxi. 17
…round Himself once more. He restores Peter to his place, and bids him “feed His sheep.” (John xxi. 17.) He condescends to sojourn with them forty days before He finally ascends. He…
- Portraits of Courage – Watchman Nee ·
The Breaking of the Outer Man cites John 21:18
…when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee” (John 21:18, ASV). The movement from self-direction to surrendered discipleship resembles Nee's…
- Portraits of Courage – Corrie ten Boom ·
Vught cites John 21:18
…words to Peter: “another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not” (John 21:18, ASV). She had always been independent. Now she was being humbled, and she told herself…
- Portraits of Courage – Corrie ten Boom ·
Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites John 21:18
…and the embroidery lesson. Scriptures to revisit Isaiah 43:1-3; Philippians 2:14-15; John 21:18. Reflection 1. What would it mean to see your present suffering as the underside of the…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 3, Chapter 8 — Of Bearing the Cross cites John 21:18
…forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee; and carry thee whither thou wouldest not,” (John 21:18). It is not probable, indeed, that when it became necessary to glorify God by death he…
- A Body of Divinity ·
Man's Chief End cites John 21:18
…glorify God in a high degree when we suffer for God, and seal the gospel with our blood. John 21:18, 19. ‘When thou shalt be old, another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou…
- Our Daily Walk ·
September cites Jn 21:19
…in obedience to the Master's Call! “Follow Me!” Our Lord is always making this challenge (Jn 21:19, 20, 21, 22). It means bearing the cross, but we must be willing to follow Christ until…
- Days of Heaven Upon Earth ·
November cites John xxi. 20
…Since I've seen Jesus. November 20 “The disciple whom Jesus loved leaned on His breast” (John xxi. 20). An American gentleman once visited the saintly Albert Bengel. He was very desirous to…
- Sons of the King – 30 Days with God for Guys – Book 2 ·
Day 30 — “You Follow Me!” cites John 21:21–22
…‘If I want him to remain until I return, what is that to you? You follow Me!’” — John 21:21–22 (BSB) Right after Jesus restored Peter and told him to feed His sheep, Jesus told Peter…
- Real Questions – Book 3 ·
What If I Can’t Stop Comparing Myself to Others? cites John 21:21
…about his own future. Peter turned round, saw John, and asked, “Lord, what about him?” (John 21:21). It’s the most natural question in the world: What’s he getting? Is his path easier than…
- How to Succeed in the Christian Life ·
Looking unto Jesus cites John 21: 22
…following Jesus, Jesus is always saying to you, “What is that to thee; follow THOU Me” (John 21: 22). The question for you is not what following Jesus may involve for other people. The…
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