John 21:19 akjv — This spoke he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he says to him, Follow me.

American King James Version

"This spoke he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he says to him, Follow me. "

— John 21:19, American King James Version

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John 21 — Context

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He says to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, love you me? He says to him, Yes, Lord; you know that I love you. He said to him, Feed my sheep.

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He says to him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, love you me? Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, Love you me? And he said to him, Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you. Jesus says to him, Feed my sheep.

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Truly, truly, I say to you, When you were young, you gird yourself, and walked where you would: but when you shall be old, you shall stretch forth your hands, and another shall gird you, and carry you where you would not.

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This spoke he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he says to him, Follow me.

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Then Peter, turning about, sees the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrays you?

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Peter seeing him says to Jesus, Lord, and what shall this man do?

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Jesus says to him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to you? follow you me.

John 21:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 21:19 say?
John 21:19 in the American King James Version reads: “This spoke he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he says to him, Follow me. ”
Where is John 21:19 in the Bible?
John 21:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 21, verse 19.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 21:19.
What translation should I read John 21:19 in?
John 21:19 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 21:19?
John 21:19 reads (AKJV): “This spoke he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he says to him, Follow me. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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