John 21:22 - The Message

^22-23 Jesus said, “If I want him to live until I come again, what’s that to you? You—follow me.” That is how the rumor got out among the brothers that this disciple wouldn’t die. But that is not what Jesus said. He simply said, “If I want him to live until I come again, what’s that to you?”

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²² Jesus said to him, If I want him to stay (survive, live) until I come, what is that to you? [What concern is it of yours?] You follow Me!

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Common English Bible

²² Jesus replied, “If I want him to remain until I come, what difference does that make to you? You must follow me.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

²² 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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