John 21:22
Jesus says to him, “If I will him to remain until I come, what [is that] to you? Follow Me.”
Literal Standard 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 one, Peter says to Jesus, “Lord, and what of this one?”
Cross References
Matthew 16:27For the Son of Man is about to come in the glory of His Father, with His messengers, and then He will reward each according to his work.
Matthew 24:27for as the lightning comes forth from the east, and appears to the west, so will also be the coming of the Son of Man;
Matthew 25:31And whenever the Son of Man may come in His glory, and all the holy messengers with Him, then He will sit on a throne of His glory;
John 21:19and this He said, signifying by what death he will glorify God; and having said this, He says to him, “Follow Me.”
1 Corinthians 11:26for as often as you may eat this bread, and may drink this cup, you show forth the death of the LORD—until He may come;
Revelation 1:7Behold, He comes with the clouds, and every eye will see Him, even those who pierced Him, and all the tribes of the land will wail because of Him. Yes! 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 →