John 21:22

The Passion Translation

Jesus replied, “If I decide to let him live until I return, what concern is that of yours? You must still keep on following me!”

Cross References

Matthew 16:24

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If you truly want to follow me, you should at once completely reject and disown your own life. And you must be willing to share my cross and experience it as your own, as you continually surrender to my ways.

Matthew 24:27

The appearing of the Son of Man will burst forth with the brightness of lightning shining from the eastern sky to the west.

Matthew 24:3

Later, when they arrived at the Mount of Olives, his disciples came privately to where he was sitting and said, “Tell us, when will these things happen? And what sign should we expect to signal your coming and the completion of this age?”

Matthew 24:44

So always be ready, alert, and prepared, because at an hour when you’re not expecting him, the Son of Man will come.”

Matthew 25:31

“When the Son of Man appears in his majestic glory, with all his angels by his side, he will take his seat on his throne of splendor,

Matthew 8:22

But Jesus said to him, “Now is the time to follow me, and let those who are dead bury their own dead.”

Mark 9:1

Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth, there are some standing here now who won’t experience death until they see God’s kingdom realm manifest with power!”

John 21:19

(Jesus said this to Peter as a prophecy of what kind of death he would die, for the glory of God.) And then he said, “Peter, follow me!”

John 21:21

So when Peter saw him, he asked Jesus, “What’s going to happen to him?”

1 Corinthians 11:26

Whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you are retelling the story, proclaiming our Lord’s death until he comes.

1 Corinthians 4:5

So resist the temptation to pronounce premature judgment on anything before the appointed time when all will be fully revealed. Instead, wait until the Lord makes his appearance, for he will bring all that is hidden in darkness to light and unveil every secret motive of everyone’s heart. Then, when the whole truth is known, each will receive praise from God.

1 Thessalonians 2:19

For what will be our confident hope, our exhilarating joy, or our wonderful trophy that we will boast in before our Lord Jesus at his appearing? It is you!

James 5:7

Meanwhile, brothers and sisters, we must be patient and filled with expectation as we wait for the appearing of the Lord. Think about the farmer who has to patiently wait for the earth’s harvest as it ripens because of the early and latter rains.

James 5:8

So you also, keep your hopes high and be patient, for the presence of the Lord is drawing closer.

Revelation 1:7

Behold! He appears within the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him. And all the people of the earth will weep with sorrow because of him. And so it is to be! Amen.

Revelation 2:25

Cling tightly to all that you have until I appear.

Revelation 22:20

The one who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming quickly.” Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!

Revelation 22:7

“Behold, I come quickly! Wonderfully blessed is the one who carefully guards the words of the prophecy of this book!”

Revelation 3:11

But I come swiftly, so cling tightly to what you have, so that no one may seize your crown of victory.