John 21:22 kjva — Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me.

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— John 21:22, King James Version with Apocrypha

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John 21 — Context

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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.

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Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, that that disciple should not die: yet Jesus said not unto him, He shall not die; but, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee?

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This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true.

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And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen.

John 21:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 21:22 say?
John 21:22 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me.”
Where is John 21:22 in the Bible?
John 21:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 21, verse 22.
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 21:22.
What translation should I read John 21:22 in?
John 21:22 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 21:22?
John 21:22 reads (KJVA): “Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou 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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