Then said Jesus to his disciples, If any wish to come after me, let him deny himself absolutely, and lift up his cross, and follow me.
John 21:22 - Julia E. Smith Translation 1876 Jesus says to him, If I will him to remain till I come, what to thee? 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 said Jesus to his disciples, If any wish to come after me, let him deny himself absolutely, and lift up his cross, and follow me.
For as the lightning comes forth from the sunrisings, and shines to the descents; so also shall be the arrival of the Son of man.
And sitting upon the mount of Olives, his disciples came to him apart, saying, Say to us when these shall be, and what the sign of thy arrival, and the termination of the time.
Therefore be ye also prepared: for what hour ye think not, the Son of man comes.
And when the Son of man should come in his glory, and all his holy messengers with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory:
And he said to them, Truly I say to you, That some of those are standing here, who should not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God having come in power.
And this he said, signifying by what death he shall honour God. And having said this, he says to him, Follow me.
For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye announce the Lord's death till he come.
Therefore judge ye nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who also, will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and make manifest the counsels of hearts: and then shall praise be to each from God.
For what our hope, or joy, or crown of boasting? Are not also ye before our Lord Jesus Christ in his arrival?
Therefore be longsuffering, brethren, even to the arrival of the Lord. Behold, the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the earth, being longsuffering for it, even till he should receive the early and late rain.
Be longsuffering, ye also; make your hearts firm: for the arrival of the Lord has drawn near.
Behold, he comes with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they who goaded him: and all the tribes of the earth shall lament on account of him. Yes, Amen.
He testifying says, Yes, I come swiftly. Amen. Yes, come, Lord Jesus.
Behold, I come quickly: happy he keeping the words of the prophecy of this book.
Behold, I come swiftly: hold what thou hast, that none take thy crown.