Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.
John 21:22 - English Standard Version 2016 Jesus said to him, “If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you? You follow me!” Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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 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) Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me. Common English Bible 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 Jesus said to him: "If I want him to remain until I return, what is that to you? You follow me." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Jesus saith to him: So I will have him to remain till I come, what is it to thee? follow thou me. |
Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.
For as the lightning comes from the east and shines as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.
As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?”
Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.
“When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne.
And Jesus said to him, “Follow me, and leave the dead to bury their own dead.”
And he said to them, “Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God after it has come with power.”
(This he said to show by what kind of death he was to glorify God.) And after saying this he said to him, “Follow me.”
For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.
Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive his commendation from God.
For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you?
Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains.
You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.
Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him, and all tribes of the earth will wail on account of him. Even so. Amen.
He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!
“And behold, I am coming soon. Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book.”
I am coming soon. Hold fast what you have, so that no one may seize your crown.