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John 21:22 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for John 21:22 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 21 verse 22 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me.”
John 21:22 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 21:22
Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me. Christ's response firmly redirects Peter from comparison to personal obedience. The conditional clause If I will that he tarry till I come (ἐὰν αὐτὸν θέλω μένειν ἕως ἔρχομαι/ean auton thelō menein heōs erchomai) establishes divine sovereignty—the phrase I will (θέλω/thelō) emphasizes Christ's sovereign choice. The verb tarry (μένειν/menein) means to remain, abide, continue living.The phrase till I come (ἕως ἔρχομαι/heōs erchomai) likely refers to Christ's second coming, though it could mean 'until ...
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Cross-References for John 21:22
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“hold firmly that which you have”
“so that no one takes your crown.”
“and then he will render to everyone according to his deeds.”
“Most certainly I tell you, there are some standing here who will in no way taste death until they see the Kingdom of God come with power.”
“until the Lord comes”
“brothers”
“for in an hour that you don't expect”
“signifying by what kind of death he would glorify God. When he had said this”
“you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.”
“the disciples came to him privately”