John 21:19 kjv — This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow m…

King James Version

"This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me."

— John 21:19, King James Version

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John 21 — Context

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He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep.

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He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.

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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.

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This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me.

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

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

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

John 21:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 21:19 say?
John 21:19 in the King James Version reads: “This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto 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 (KJV): “This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto 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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