John 21:23

New Living Translation

So the rumor spread among the community of believers that this disciple wouldn’t die. But that isn’t what Jesus said at all. He only said, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you?”

Cross References

Job 28:28

And this is what he says to all humanity: ‘The fear of the Lord is true wisdom; to forsake evil is real understanding.’”

Job 33:13

So why are you bringing a charge against him? Why say he does not respond to people’s complaints?

Daniel 4:35

All the people of the earth are nothing compared to him. He does as he pleases among the angels of heaven and among the people of the earth. No one can stop him or say to him, ‘What do you mean by doing these things?’

Matthew 16:27

For the Son of Man will come with his angels in the glory of his Father and will judge all people according to their deeds.

Acts 1:15

During this time, when about 120 believers were together in one place, Peter stood up and addressed them.

Acts 28:14

There we found some believers, who invited us to spend a week with them. And so we came to Rome.

Acts 6:3

And so, brothers, select seven men who are well respected and are full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will give them this responsibility.

1 Corinthians 11:26

For every time you eat this bread and drink this cup, you are announcing the Lord’s death until he comes again.

1 Corinthians 4:5

So don’t make judgments about anyone ahead of time—before the Lord returns. For he will bring our darkest secrets to light and will reveal our private motives. Then God will give to each one whatever praise is due.

Deuteronomy 29:29

“The Lord our God has secrets known to no one. We are not accountable for them, but we and our children are accountable forever for all that he has revealed to us, so that we may obey all the terms of these instructions.

James 5:7

Dear brothers and sisters, be patient as you wait for the Lord’s return. Consider the farmers who patiently wait for the rains in the fall and in the spring. They eagerly look for the valuable harvest to ripen.

Revelation 2:25

except that you hold tightly to what you have until I come.