John 21:22

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

"Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me." - John 21:22
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What does John 21:22 mean?

John 21:22 (KJV) reads: "Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me." This passage comes at the end of the Gospel of John, in which Jesus speaks to Peter about his future. The context of this verse is important to understand…

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Following Jesus: A Journey of Personal Faith

In the passage of John 21:22, we encounter an intriguing and profound statement made by Jesus to Peter, which reads, "Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me." This scripture encapsulates not only Jesus’ instruction to…

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A Prayer for Guidance and Faithfulness: Embracing Christ’s Call

Heavenly Father, In this sacred moment, we bow before You, filled with gratitude and reverence. We come with hearts open and ready to hear the whisper of Your voice, praying to align our lives more closely with Your will. As we reflect on the profound words spoken by Jesus in…

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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 21:22-23 - "Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.” Because of this, the rumor spread among the believers that this disciple would not die. But Jesus did not say that he would not die; he only said, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you?”"
"Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.” Because of this, the rumor spread among the believers that this disciple would not die. But Jesus did not say that he would not die; he only said, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you?”" - John 21:22-23
1 John 3:21-22 - "Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence before God; and whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do the things that are pleasing in His sight."
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John 21:21 - "Peter seeing him saith to Jesus, Lord, and what shall this man do?"
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John 10:22 - "¶ And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter."
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John 2:21 - "But he spake of the temple of his body."
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John 13:22 - "Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake."
John 21:13 - "Jesus then cometh, and taketh bread, and giveth them, and fish likewise."
Luke 22:21 - "¶ But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table."