John 21:22

Translations

Modern

Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain until I return, what is that to you? You follow Me!”

Traditional

Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me.

Literal

Jesus says to him, “If I want him to remain until I come, what is it to you? You follow Me!”

Latin

Dicit ei Jesus: Sic eum volo manere donec veniam, quid ad te? tu me sequere.

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Greek

English

Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain until I return, what is that to you? You follow Me!”

Notes

John 21:20–22

“Lord, what about him?”: Peter wanted to know if John would also face death for his faith. Jesus said it was not Peter’s concern to know how or when John would die. Peter’s job was to follow Jesus, just as John already was.

This event shows John’s idea of being a disciple: What matters most for the disciple of Jesus is to follow him and do his will, no matter what happens.

John 21:1–25

This final chapter includes a story about the resurrected Jesus in Galilee. It describes the conversation between Peter and Jesus about Peter’s love for him (21:1–14; 21:15–23). The chapter concludes by summarizing the authority and importance of John’s eyewitness account (21:24–25).

Theme notes and profiles

John, Son of Zebedee Simon Peter Encounters with Jesus Fishing in Galilee John’s Profile of Discipleship Miracles

Related verses

Revelation 2:25
…than to hold fast to what you have until I come.
Revelation 3:11
I am coming soon. Hold fast to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.
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Then Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God arrive with power.”
Matthew 16:27–28
For the Son of Man will come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will repay each one according to what he has done.
1 Corinthians 4:5
Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.
Matthew 24:3
While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming and of the end of the age?”
John 21:19
Jesus said this to indicate the kind of death by which Peter would glorify God. And after He had said this, He told him, “Follow Me.”
James 5:7
Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains.
1 Corinthians 11:26
For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.
Matthew 24:44
For this reason, you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.
Revelation 1:7
Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him—even those who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen.
Matthew 24:27
For just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Apostle, Apostleship Ascension of Christ Beloved Disciple Galilee John, Gospel of John, the Apostle Resurrection

Topics

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John 21:22

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