John 21:22

New International Reader's Version

Jesus answered, “Suppose I want him to remain alive until I return. What does that matter to you? You must follow me.”

Cross References

Matthew 16:24

Then Jesus spoke to his disciples. He said, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must say no to themselves. They must pick up their cross and follow me.

Matthew 24:27

Lightning that comes from the east can be seen in the west. It will be the same when the Son of Man comes.

Matthew 24:3

Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives. There the disciples came to him in private. “Tell us,” they said. “When will this happen? And what will be the sign of your coming? What will be the sign of the end?”

Matthew 24:44

So you also must be ready. The Son of Man will come at an hour when you don’t expect him.

Matthew 25:31

“The Son of Man will come in all his glory. All the angels will come with him. Then he will sit in glory on his throne.

Matthew 8:22

But Jesus told him, “Follow me. Let the dead bury their own dead.”

Mark 9:1

Jesus said to them, “What I’m about to tell you is true. Some who are standing here will not die before they see that God’s kingdom has come with power.”

John 21:19

Jesus said this to point out how Peter would die. His death would bring glory to God. Then Jesus said to him, “Follow me!”

John 21:21

When Peter saw that disciple, he asked, “Lord, what will happen to him?”

1 Corinthians 11:26

You eat the bread and drink the cup. When you do this, you are announcing the Lord’s death until he comes again.

1 Corinthians 4:5

So don’t judge anything before the appointed time. Wait until the Lord returns. He will bring to light what is hidden in the dark. He will show the real reasons why people do what they do. At that time each person will receive their praise from God.

1 Thessalonians 2:19

What is our hope? What is our joy? When our Lord Jesus returns, what is the crown we will delight in? Isn’t it you?

James 5:7

Brothers and sisters, be patient until the Lord comes. See how the farmer waits for the land to produce its rich crop. See how patient the farmer is for the fall and spring rains.

James 5:8

You too must be patient. You must remain strong. The Lord will soon come back.

Revelation 1:7

“Look! He is coming with the clouds!” (Daniel 7:13) “Every eye will see him. Even those who pierced him will see him.” All the nations of the earth “will mourn because of him.” (Zechariah 12:10) This will really happen! Amen.

Revelation 2:25

Just hold on to what you have until I come.

Revelation 22:20

Jesus is a witness about these things. He says, “Yes. I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!

Revelation 22:7

“Look! I am coming soon! Words of prophecy are written in this book. Blessed is the person who obeys them.”

Revelation 3:11

‘I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have. Then no one will take away your crown.