John 21:22
Jesus says to him: If I will that he remain till I come, what is it to thee? Do thou follow me.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
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
21Peter seeing him says to Jesus: Lord, and what shall this man do?
Cross References
Matthew 16:27For the Son of man will come in the glory of his Father, with his angels; and then he will reward each one according to his works.
Matthew 24:27For as the lightning comes forth from the east, and shines even unto the west, so shall be the coming of the Son of man.
Matthew 25:31And when the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the angels with him, then will he sit on his throne of glory.
John 21:19And this he spoke, signifying by what manner of death he should glorify God. And having spoken this, he says to him: Follow me.
1 Corinthians 11:26For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye show the Lord's death till he come.
Revelation 1:7Behold, he comes amidst the clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they who pierced him; and all the tribes of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.
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 →