John 21:22
“Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me.”
John 21:22 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Jesus saith to him: So I will have him to remain till I come, what is it to thee? follow thou me.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? Follow thou me.
- DARBYDarby
- Jesus says to him, If I will that he abide until I come, what is that to thee? Follow thou me.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Jesus said to him, If I desire that he stay until I come, what is that to you? You follow me.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Jesus saith to him, 'If him I will to remain till I come, what ; to thee? be thou following me.' This word, therefore, went forth to the brethren that that disciple doth not die,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Jesus answered, "If I want him to remain until I come, what is that to you? You follow me!"
Context: John 21
20Then 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?
21Peter seeing him saith to Jesus, Lord, and what shall this man do?
22Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me.
23Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, that that disciple should not die: yet Jesus said not unto him, He shall not die; but, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee?
24This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true.
About John 21: The Restoration of Peter and the Commissioning of the Disciples
Jesus appears to His disciples again, and teaches Peter about love and service.
Commentary
John 21 is a beautiful chapter that speaks to the power of Jesus' love and grace. In this chapter, Jesus appears to the disciples after his resurrection and shows them the power of his love and grace. He invites them to breakfast and then asks Peter three times if he loves him. This is a powerful reminder of Jesus' love and grace, and how he is willing to forgive and restore us no matter how many times we fail him. Jesus then commissions Peter to feed his sheep, a reminder of the importance of caring for others and being a good shepherd. Finally, Jesus tells Peter that he will die a martyr's death, a reminder of the ultimate sacrifice Jesus made for us. This chapter is a powerful reminder of Jesus' love and grace and how he is willing to forgive and restore us no matter how many times we fail him.