John 21:22
“If it is my will that he should wait until I come,” answered Jesus, “what has that to do with you? Follow me yourself.”
Open English Bible (US)
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, “Master, what about this man?”
Cross References
Matthew 16:27For the Son of Man is to come in his Father’s glory, with his angels, and then he will give to everyone what his actions deserve.
Matthew 24:27for, just as lightning will start from the east and flash across to the west, so will it be with the coming of the Son of Man.
Matthew 25:31“When the Son of Man has come in his glory and all the angels with him, then he will take his seat on his throne of glory;
John 21:19Jesus said this to show the death by which Peter was to honor God, and then he added, “Follow me.”
1 Corinthians 11:26For whenever you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death – until he comes.
Revelation 1:7He is coming among the clouds! Every eye will see him, even those who pierced him and all the nations of the earth will mourn over him. So will it be. 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 →