John 21:22
John · New Testament · Chapter 21
“Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me.”John 21:22
What Does John 21:22 Mean?
John 21:22 is found in the book of John, chapter 21, verse 22 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Discipleship.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to John 21:22 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 4:19“And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”John 10:27“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:”Deuteronomy 29:29“The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law.”Revelation 2:25“But that which ye have already hold fast till I come.”Luke 9:27“But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.”1 Corinthians 11:26“For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord’s death till he come.”John 21:19“This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me.”Revelation 3:11“Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.”Mark 9:1“And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power.”1 Corinthians 4:5“Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.”Matthew 16:27“For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.”Mark 16:19“So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.”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.”Matthew 24:3“And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?”Matthew 24:44“Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.”James 5:7“Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.”Matthew 24:27“For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.”Matthew 25:31“When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory:”Revelation 1:7“Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.”Revelation 22:7“Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book.”
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