John 21:22
Jesus told him, “If I want him to remain alive here until I return, why is that your concern? You follow me!”
Free Bible 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
21Peter asked Jesus, “What about him, Lord?”
Cross References
Matthew 16:27For the Son of man is going to come in his Father's glory, together with his angels. Then he will give everyone what they deserve according to what they've done.
Matthew 24:27For the coming of the Son of man will be like the lightning that flashes brightly from east to west.
Matthew 25:31But when the Son of man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his majestic throne.
John 21:19Jesus said this to explain the kind of death by which he would glorify God. Then he said to Peter, “Follow me.”
1 Corinthians 11:26For every time you eat this bread and drink from this cup you announce the Lord's death, until he returns.”
Revelation 1:7Look, he is coming surrounded by clouds, and everybody shall see him, even those who killed him. All the peoples of the earth will weep because of him. May it be 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 →