John 21:22-23

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

"Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me. Then 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?" - John 21:22-23
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What does John 21:22-23 mean?

John 21:22-23 King James Version (KJV) 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 shall not die; but…

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Following Jesus: The Path of Personal Calling

In the Gospel of John, chapter 21, we find a powerful moment between Jesus and Peter. After a meal shared by the disciples, Jesus takes time to address Peter personally, touching on themes of love, commitment, and the nature of following Him. In verses 22 and 23 (KJV), we read…

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A Prayer for Understanding and Following God's Will

Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a heart seeking understanding and wisdom in all that You have laid before us. Lord, as I reflect on the words of John 21:22-23 from Your Holy Word, I am reminded of the depth of Your love and purpose for each of Your children. In…

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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?”"
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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 21:23 - "Then 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?"
Revelation 21:22-23 - "And I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb. And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and its lamp is the Lamb."
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