John 21:23

John chapter 21 · verse 23 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

This saying therefore went forth among the brethren, that that disciple should not die: yet Jesus said not unto him, that he should not die; but, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee?

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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?

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

This saying therefore went forth among the brethren, that that disciple should not die: yet Jesus said not unto him, that he should not die; but, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee?

Context

v.22Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me.

v.23This passage

v.24This is the disciple that beareth witness of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his witness is true.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Daniel 4:35

    and all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing; and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?

  • Job 28:28

    And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; And to depart from evil is understanding.

  • Deuteronomy 29:29

    The secret things belong unto Jehovah our God; but the things that are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law.

  • Acts 1:15

    And in these days Peter stood up in the midst of the brethren, and said (and there was a multitude of persons gathered together, about a hundred and twenty),

  • Job 33:13

    Why dost thou strive against him, For that he giveth not account of any of his matters?