John 21:19

John · New Testament · Chapter 21

“This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me.”John 21:19

What Does John 21:19 Mean?

John 21:19 is found in the book of John, chapter 21, verse 19 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 18 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Discipleship.

Cross-References (18)

These passages are connected to John 21:19 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

2 Peter 1:14“Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me.”John 21:22“Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me.”Matthew 10:38“And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.”John 12:33“This he said, signifying what death he should die.”Mark 8:34“And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.”Philippians 1:20“According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.”1 Samuel 12:20“And Samuel said unto the people, Fear not: ye have done all this wickedness: yet turn not aside from following the LORD, but serve the LORD with all your heart;”Mark 8:33“But when he had turned about and looked on his disciples, he rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but the things that be of men.”John 13:36“Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me afterwards.”Romans 14:8“For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s.”Numbers 14:24“But my servant Caleb, because he had another spirit with him, and hath followed me fully, him will I bring into the land whereinto he went; and his seed shall possess it.”Matthew 16:21“From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.”Matthew 19:28“And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.”Luke 5:27“And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me.”Luke 9:22“Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third day.”John 12:26“If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.”John 18:32“That the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he spake, signifying what death he should die.”1 Peter 4:11“If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.”

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