John 21:21 cpdv — Therefore, when Peter had seen him, he said to Jesus, “Lord, but what about this one?”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Therefore, when Peter had seen him, he said to Jesus, “Lord, but what about this one?” "

— John 21:21, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 21 — Context

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Amen, amen, I say to you, when you were younger, you girded yourself and walked wherever you wanted. But when you are older, you will extend your hands, and another shall gird you and lead you where you do not want to go.”

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Now he said this to signify by what kind of death he would glorify God. And when he had said this, he said to him, “Follow me.”

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Peter, turning around, saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following, the one who also had leaned on his chest at supper and said, “Lord, who is it who shall betray you?”

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Therefore, when Peter had seen him, he said to Jesus, “Lord, but what about this one?”

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Jesus said to him: “If I want him to remain until I return, what is that to you? You follow me.”

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Therefore, the saying went out among the brothers that this disciple would not die. But Jesus did not say to him that he would not die, but only, “If I want him to remain until I return, what is that to you?”

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This is the same disciple who offers testimony about these things, and who has written these things. And we know that his testimony is true.

John 21:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does John 21:21 say?
John 21:21 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Therefore, when Peter had seen him, he said to Jesus, “Lord, but what about this one?” ”
Where is John 21:21 in the Bible?
John 21:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 21, verse 21.
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 21:21.
What translation should I read John 21:21 in?
John 21:21 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 21:21?
John 21:21 reads (CPDV): “Therefore, when Peter had seen him, he said to Jesus, “Lord, but what about this one?” ” 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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