John 21:22
Jesus says to him, If I want him to remain until I come, what is it to thee? Follow thou me.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me.
In Context
21Having seen this man, Peter says to Jesus, Lord, and what of this man?
Cross References
Matthew 16:27For the Son of man is going to come in the glory of his Father with his heavenly agents, and then he will reward each man according to his actions.
Matthew 24:27For as the lightning comes out from the east, and shines as far as the west, so also will be the coming of the Son of man.
Matthew 25:31But when the Son of man comes in his glory, and all the holy agents with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory.
John 21:19Now he said this, signifying by what kind of death he will glorify God. And after saying this, he says to him, Follow me.
1 Corinthians 11:26For as often as ye eat this bread and drink this cup, ye proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.
Revelation 1:7Behold, he comes with the clouds and every eye will see him, even the men who pierced him. And all the tribes of the earth will wail against him. Yea, Truly.
Matthew Henry on John 21:21-25
Christ's Conference with Peter; Conclusion of John's Gospel. 20 Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee? 21 Peter seeing him saith to Jesus, Lord, and what shall this man do? 22 Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me. 23 Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, that that disciple should not die: yet Jesus said not unto him, He… Read the whole commentary →