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?”

What does John 21:23 mean?
John 21:23 (KJV) says, "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?" This verse is found in the final chapter of the Gospel of…
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The verse from John 21:23 (KJV) reads, "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?" This passage is a profound reminder of the…
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Heavenly Father, As I come before Your majestic presence, I am filled with gratitude for the wisdom and understanding that flows from Your Word. Today, I contemplate the profound message found in John 21:23, where it is stated, "Then went this saying abroad among the brethren…
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