“Lovest Thou Me?”

Steven C. Barlow · October 2025 · Saturday Evening Session

Open paragraph (1)

“Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these?

That They Might Know Thee

Jonathan S. Schmitt · October 2022 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (5)

First, Jesus is the Good Shepherd.

“Lovest Thou Me More Than These?”

M. Russell Ballard · October 2021 · Saturday Evening Session

Open paragraph (2)

As they dragged the net to shore, full of fish, Jesus said, “Come and dine.” John reports that “when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these?”

I Pray He’ll Use Us

Sharon Eubank · October 2021 · Saturday Evening Session

Open paragraph (1)

Let me conclude by repeating the question Jesus asked His Apostle Simon Peter: “Do you love me?” The essence of the gospel is contained in how we answer that question for ourselves and “feed [His] sheep.” With great reverence and love for Jesus Christ, our Master, I invite each of us to be a part of His magnificent ministry, and I pray He’ll use us.

Good Shepherd, Lamb of God

Gerrit W. Gong · April 2019 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (2)

Third, as the “Shepherd of Israel,” Jesus Christ exemplifies how shepherds in Israel minister in love.

Believe, Love, Do

Dieter F. Uchtdorf · October 2018 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

One of the names considered was shepherding, a fitting reference to Christ’s invitation: “Feed my sheep.” However, it had at least one complication: using that term would make me a German shepherd.

Becoming a Shepherd

Bonnie H. Cordon · October 2018 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

When asked this question both a second and a third time, “Lovest thou me?” Peter was grieved yet confirmed his love: “Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee.

The First Great Commandment

Jeffrey R. Holland · October 2012 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

After a joyful reunion with the resurrected Jesus, Peter had an exchange with the Savior that I consider the crucial turning point of the apostolic ministry generally and certainly for Peter personally, moving this great rock of a man to a majestic life of devoted service and leadership.

Being a More Christian Christian

Robert D. Hales · October 2012 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (2)

As the brethren returned to the shore, they discovered a feast of fish and bread.

Followers of Christ

Walter F. González · April 2011 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

Truly loving Christ provides the required strength to follow Him.

Respect and Reverence

Margaret S. Lifferth · April 2009 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

The last chapter of John tells of an especially tender exchange between Peter and the resurrected Christ.

Feed My Sheep

Silvia H. Allred · October 2007 · General Relief Society Meeting

Open paragraph (John 21:15)

Consider the principle taught in John 21:15–17.

Strengthen Thy Brethren

Robert J. Whetten · April 2005 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

Conversion means consecrating your life to caring for and serving others who need your help and sharing your gifts and blessings.

The Essential Role of Member Missionary Work

M. Russell Ballard · April 2003 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (John 21:15)

A more intimate version of the same message is recorded in the Gospel of John.

Faith, Devotion, and Gratitude

David B. Haight · April 2000 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (John 21:15)

Then He said, “Feed my lambs.” Then He asked Peter the second time and the third time, then directed, “Feed my sheep.

“Feed My Sheep”

Ben B. Banks · October 1999 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (John 21:15)

The Good Shepherd willingly gave His life for His sheep, for you and me—yes, for all of us, that we might live eternally with our Father in Heaven.

This Is Our Day

James E. Faust · April 1999 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (2)

As we approach the beginning of the third thousand years since the Savior’s birth, how should the 10 million of us who have been baptized in His name carry on His work?

Love and Service

David B. Haight · April 1999 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (John 21:15)

The Savior was there.

“A Teacher Come from God”

Jeffrey R. Holland · April 1998 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (2)

Among the last words the Savior said to His disciples and among the first words He says to us today are: “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations.

“Feed My Lambs”

Henry B. Eyring · October 1997 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (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”

“When Thou Art Converted, Strengthen Thy Brethren”

Robert D. Hales · April 1997 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (John 21:15)

After the Crucifixion, Peter went fishing with the disciples.

“Watchmen on the Tower”

Helvécio Martins · April 1995 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (John 21:15)

to heaven, Jesus asked 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

Responsibilities of Shepherds

James E. Faust · April 1995 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (1)

“He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me?

“Feed My Sheep”

Richard P. Lindsay · April 1994 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (John 21:15)

His life literally fulfilled the instruction of the Savior to Peter on the shores of the Sea of Tiberias in his final admonition to the Apostles: “Feed my lambs.

Jesus of Nazareth

David B. Haight · April 1994 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (John 21:15)

And the Savior replied yet again, “Feed my sheep” (see John 21:15–17).

Woman—Of Infinite Worth

Russell M. Nelson · October 1989 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (John 21:15)

The Good Shepherd said, “Feed my lambs.” (John 21:15.) So a woman feeds her loved ones, providing succor and sustenance just as the Savior would do.

The Summer of the Lambs

Jayne B. Malan · October 1989 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (John 21:15)

After a long moment he said, “Jayne, once a long, long time ago, someone else said almost those same words.

Strengthening the Family

Joanne B. Doxey · October 1987 · General Women’s Meeting

Open paragraph (John 21:15)

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”

Feed My Sheep

Boyd K. Packer · April 1984 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (John 21:15)

Young brethren, I can hear the voice of the Lord saying to each of us just as He said to Peter, “Feed my lambs.

Prepare to Teach His Children

Dwan J. Young · October 1983 · General Women’s Meeting

Open paragraph (John 21:15)

We learn and grow ourselves; we teach and prepare our children; but an additional responsibility given to all of us is that of feeding the sheep.

A Call to the Priesthood: “Feed My Sheep”

Ezra Taft Benson · April 1983 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (John 21:15)

Later, after His resurrection, Jesus directed Peter to “feed my lambs.

Jesus Is Our Savior

David B. Haight · April 1982 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (John 21:15)

And the Savior replied yet again, “Feed my sheep.” (See John 21:15–17.)

Rendering Service to Others

Spencer W. Kimball · April 1981 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (John 21:15)

Please take a particular interest in strengthening and improving the quality of teaching in the Church.

Ministering to the Needs of Members

Spencer W. Kimball · October 1980 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (John 21:15)

Stake presidents, bishops, and branch presidents, please take a particular interest in improving the quality of teaching in the Church.

Preparing the Way

Thomas S. Monson · April 1980 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (John 21:15)

Can you think of a more firm foundation, a more basic philosophy to guide a boy, than the Articles of Faith?

“Feed My Sheep”

David B. Haight · April 1979 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (John 21:15)

Jesus said unto him, “Feed my sheep.” (See John 21:15–17.)

Let Us Move Forward and Upward

Spencer W. Kimball · April 1979 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (John 21:15)

“He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me?

“When Thou Art Converted, Strengthen Thy Brethren”

L. Tom Perry · October 1974 · Friday Morning Session

Open paragraph (John 21:15)

“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.”

“Teach One Another”

David B. Haight · April 1971 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (John 21:15)

It has been said that teaching is one of the noblest professions.