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John 21:18 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for John 21:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 21 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not.”
John 21:18 (KJV)
Commentary on John 21:18
Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not. Jesus's double verily, verily (ἀμὴν ἀμὴν/amēn amēn) introduces solemn prophecy about Peter's martyrdom. The contrast between youth and age frames the prediction: when thou wast young (ὅτε ἦς νεώτερος/hote ēs neōteros) versus when thou shalt be old (ὅταν δὲ γηράσῃς/hotan de gērasēs).In youth, Peter girdedst thyself (ἐζώννυες σεαυτόν/ezōnnyes seauton)...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 21:18
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