John 21:22
"If I choose that he remain until I come," said Jesus, "what is that to you? Do you follow me."
Montgomery New Testament
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
21On catching sight of him, Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, what about him?"
Cross References
Matthew 16:27For the Son of man is about to come in the glory of his Father, and his angels with him, and then will he reward each one in accordance with his actions.
Matthew 24:27"For just as the lightning flashes from the east, and is seen even to the west; so will be the coming of the Son of man.
Matthew 25:31"But when the Son of man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then will he take his seat on the throne of his glory;
John 21:19This he said to show by what kind of death Peter was to glorify God. After speaking thus, he said to him, "Follow me."
1 Corinthians 11:26For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you are proclaiming your Lord’s death until he come.
Revelation 1:7Behold, he is about to come among the clouds; and every eye will see him, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn over him. So shall 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 →