John 21:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for John 21:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
John 21:23 is a verse from the book of John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, that that disciple should not die: yet Jesus said not unto him, He shal..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
John 21:23 — KJV
“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 (KJV)
John 21:23 in Context — About the Book of John
John is the Gospel of belief — written so that you may believe Jesus is the Son of God and have life in His name. Seven I AM declarations, seven signs, and the Bible's most loved verse all live here, alongside Jesus' longest recorded prayer in chapter 17.
Cross-References for John 21:23
“Then said Judah to Tamar his daughter in law, Remain a widow at thy father's house, till Shelah my son be grown: for he said, Lest peradventure he die also, as his brethren did. And Tamar went and dwelt in her father's house.”
Shares key themes with John 21:23: then, went, brethren
“Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house: and his disciples came unto him, saying, Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field.”
Shares key themes with John 21:23: then, went, saying
“Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof:”
Shares key themes with John 21:23: then, went, saying
“And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?”
Shares key themes with John 21:23: saying, disciple, should
“Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.”
Shares key themes with John 21:23: then, saying, should
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