John 21:21 web — Peter seeing him, said to Jesus, "Lord, what about this man?"

World English Bible

"Peter seeing him, said to Jesus, "Lord, what about this man?""

— John 21:21, World English Bible

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John 21 — Context

18

Most certainly I tell you, when you were young, you dressed yourself, and walked where you wanted to. But when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will dress you, and carry you where you don't want to go."

19

Now he said this, signifying by what kind of death he would glorify God. When he had said this, he said to him, "Follow me."

20

Then Peter, turning around, saw a disciple following. This was the disciple whom Jesus sincerely loved, the one who had also leaned on Jesus' breast at the supper and asked, "Lord, who is going to betray You?"

21

Peter seeing him, said to Jesus, "Lord, what about this man?"

22

Jesus said to him, "If I desire that he stay until I come, what is that to you? You follow me."

23

This saying therefore went out among the brothers, that this disciple wouldn't die. Yet Jesus didn't say to him that he wouldn't die, but, "If I desire that he stay until I come, what is that to you?"

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This is the disciple who testifies about these things, and wrote these things. We know that his witness is true.

John 21:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 21:21 say?
John 21:21 in the World English Bible reads: “Peter seeing him, said to Jesus, "Lord, what about this man?"”
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 (WEB): “Peter seeing him, said to Jesus, "Lord, what about this man?"” 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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