Who was Jesus referring to? And what is meant by "If I want him to remain until I come, what is that to you?". I don't understand that verse.
2006-08-14 17:34:07 · 10 answers · asked by ? 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Jesus was referring to the disciple He loved aka John.
If you look at the context Peter was concerned for too much about future events Jesus was pointing out that he should be more concerned about serving Him lets look at the amplified version John 21:20-23 But Peter turned and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved, following--the one who also had leaned back on His breast at the supper and had said, Lord, who is it that is going to betray You?
When Peter saw him, he said to Jesus, Lord, what about this man?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!So word went out among the brethren that this disciple was not going to die; yet Jesus did not say to him that he was not going to die, but, If I want him to stay (survive, live) till I come, what is that to you?
2006-08-14 17:50:35 · answer #1 · answered by agnan20032003 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no John 22. The Book of John ends on John 21:25 (NIV) unless your religion added up again another verse and from where they got it.....that's questionable.
2006-08-15 00:48:38 · answer #2 · answered by Rallie Florencio C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I = Jesus
him = John
you = the other disciple(s) who asked Jesus the question.
Jesus is saying that it is in Jesus' power to have John live until Jesus returns (if Jesus were to choose to cause this to happen)... And if Jesus were to choose to do so, who are the other disciples to question him on this...
However this is NOT a promise that Jesus would actually do this.
Cordially,
John
2006-08-15 00:42:51 · answer #3 · answered by John 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prior to Jesus’ manifesting himself to the disciples at the Sea of Galilee (Tiberias), energetic Peter had announced he was going fishing, and the others joined him. When John later recognized Jesus on the beach, Peter impulsively swam ashore, leaving the others to bring the boat in, and when Jesus subsequently requested fish, Peter responded by drawing the net in to shore. (Joh 21:1-13) It was on this occasion that Jesus three times questioned Peter (who had three times denied his Lord) as to his love for him, giving Peter the commission to ‘shepherd his sheep.’ Jesus also foretold the manner of Peter’s death, causing Peter, on catching sight of the apostle John, to ask: “Lord, what will this man do?” Once more Jesus corrected Peter’s viewpoint, stressing the need to ‘be his follower’ without concern for what others might do.—Joh 21:15-22.
2006-08-15 01:34:30 · answer #4 · answered by izofblue37 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Joh 21:19 (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."
When Jesus was talking to Peter he basically said he had to die for him and then Peter asked what would happen to John and Jesus said:
Joh 21:22 Jesus said to him, "If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you? You follow me!"
That is all.
2006-08-15 00:44:48 · answer #5 · answered by Samuel J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Joh 21:22 Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me.
2006-08-15 00:42:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a special Bible? Mine only has 21 chapters of John.
2006-08-15 00:44:26 · answer #7 · answered by dukefenton 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jhn 22?
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2006-08-15 00:43:21 · answer #8 · answered by Pashur 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he was saying if i want him to stay alive until the second coming....thers speculation he could be! but most likely it was just a statement that what buisness is it of yours......
2006-08-15 00:44:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
give us the verse and I'll see what I can make of it.
2006-08-15 00:38:23 · answer #10 · answered by nunovyorebiznis 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋