John 21:22
Jesus said to him, If it is my desire for him to be here till I come back, what is that to you? come yourself after me.
Bible in Basic English
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
21Seeing him, Peter said to Jesus, What about this man?
Cross References
Matthew 16:27For the Son of man will come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he will give to every man the reward of his works.
Matthew 24:27Because as in a thunderstorm the bright light coming from the east is seen even in the west; so will be the coming of the Son of man.
Matthew 25:31But when the Son of man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then will he be seated in his glory:
John 21:19Now this he said, pointing out the sort of death by which he would give God glory. And after saying this, he said to him, Come after me.
1 Corinthians 11:26For whenever you take the bread and the cup you give witness to the Lord's death till he comes.
Revelation 1:7See, he comes with the clouds, and every eye will see him, and those by whom he was wounded; and all the tribes of the earth will be sorrowing because of him. Yes, so be it.
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 →