John 21:22
And Jesus says to him, If I wish him to tarry until I come, what is that to thee?
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
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
21Then Peter seeing him says to Jesus; Lord, but what shall he do?
Cross References
Matthew 16:27For the Son of man is about to come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and then He will give to each one according to his works.
Matthew 24:27For as the lightning comes from the east, and shines even unto the west; so also shall the coming of the Son of man be.
Matthew 25:31But when the Son of min may come in His glory, and all His angels with Him, then will He sit upon the throne of His glory:
John 21:19And He spoke this, signifying by what death he shall glorify God. And having spoken this, He says to him, Follow me.
1 Corinthians 11:26For as often as you may eat this bread, and drink the cup, you do proclaim the death of the Lord, until he may come.
Revelation 1:7Behold, he is coming with clouds; and every eye shall behold him, even those who pierced him, and all the tribes of the earth will wail at 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 →