John 21:23
John · New Testament · Chapter 21
“Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, that that disciple should not die: yet Jesus said not unto him, He shall not die; but, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee?”John 21:23
What Does John 21:23 Mean?
John 21:23 is found in the book of John, chapter 21, verse 23 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 7 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Discipleship.
Cross-References (7)
These passages are connected to John 21:23 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
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.”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.”Job 33:13“Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters.”Daniel 4:35“And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?”Acts 1:15“And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, (the number of names together were about an hundred and twenty,)”Job 28:28“And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the LORD, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.”Acts 28:14“Where we found brethren, and were desired to tarry with them seven days: and so we went toward Rome.”
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