John 21:24

This disciple confirms what happened and wrote all this down. We know that what he says is true.

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In The King James Version

This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true.

In Context

23This is why the saying spread among the believers that this disciple would not die. But Jesus didn't say to him that he wouldn't die, just that “If I want him to remain alive here until I return, why is that your concern?”

25Jesus did many other things as well, and if it all was written down, I doubt the whole world could hold all the books that would be written.

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Cross References

John 15:27You will also give evidence about me because you were with me from the beginning.”

1 John 1:1This letter is about the Word of Life which existed from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our very own eyes and gazed upon, and which our hands have touched.

3 John 1:12Everyone speaks well of Demetrius—and the truth does so too! We also speak well of him, and you know we tell the truth.

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 →

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