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Cross-References — John 21

5 pairs

  1. John 21:6referencesLuke 5:4-6

    In John 21:6, Jesus instructs the disciples to cast their net on the right side of the boat, resulting in a miraculous catch of fish. This mirrors the earlier event in Luke 5:4-6, where Jesus also directs the disciples to a miraculous catch, highlighting His authority and provision.

    Thematic focusMiracles, Jesus' Authority, Provision.

  2. John 21:15referencesMatthew 26:33-35

    In John 21:15, Jesus asks Peter if he loves Him more than the others, which connects to Peter's earlier claim in Matthew 26:33-35 that he would never fall away, even if all others did. This interaction signifies Peter's restoration and reaffirmation of his love and commitment to Jesus.

    Thematic focusRestoration, Love, Commitment.

  3. John 21:17referencesJohn 13:38

    John 21:17, where Jesus asks Peter three times if he loves Him, corresponds to Peter's three denials of Jesus in John 13:38. This threefold questioning serves as a redemptive parallel to Peter's earlier denials, emphasizing forgiveness and restoration.

    Thematic focusForgiveness, Redemption, Restoration.

  4. John 21:19referencesJohn 13:36

    In John 21:19, Jesus tells Peter about the manner of his death, which echoes Jesus' earlier conversation with Peter in John 13:36 about following Him later. This indicates Peter's future martyrdom and ultimate faithfulness to Jesus.

    Thematic focusMartyrdom, Faithfulness, Following Jesus.

  5. John 21:22referencesMatthew 16:27

    In John 21:22, Jesus tells Peter to focus on following Him, regardless of what happens to John. This aligns with Matthew 16:27, where Jesus emphasizes individual accountability and following Him, underscoring the personal nature of discipleship.

    Thematic focusDiscipleship, Personal Accountability, Following Jesus.

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