In John 10:11-16, Jesus declares himself the Good Shepherd who lays down his life — the model for Peter’s shepherding ministry here.

In John 18:17, Peter denies Jesus to a servant girl — a stark contrast to his threefold affirmation and commission to tend sheep here.

John 18:25 records Peter’s second denial by the fire — directly opposing the love confession and shepherding charge in this verse.

John 10:27 says Jesus’ sheep hear his voice and follow — Peter’s role as shepherd involves leading these obedient sheep.

Zechariah 13:7 prophecies the shepherd struck and sheep scattered, which Jesus fulfills; now He commissions Peter to regather and feed the flock.

Matthew 26:72 has Peter denying with an oath — a painful contrast to his restoration and call to shepherd the flock.

Luke 19:10 states the Son of Man came to seek and save the lost; Jesus delegates this shepherd mission to Peter in feeding His sheep.

Acts 20:28 echoes Jesus' charge: Paul urges elders to shepherd the church of God, directly applying Peter's commission to all church leaders.

Hebrews 13:20 calls Jesus 'that great Shepherd of the sheep', showing that Peter serves as an under-shepherd under the ultimate Shepherd.

1 Peter 2:25, written by Peter himself, refers to Jesus as Shepherd and Overseer, reflecting the lesson he learned from Jesus' commission.

Psalm 100:3 establishes God's people as sheep of His pasture, grounding Peter's commission to feed God's flock in OT imagery.

Luke 15:3-7 shows the shepherd seeking the lost sheep; Peter's call to feed the flock complements this seeking aspect of shepherding.