19 And this spake he signifying by what [a]death he should glorify God. And when he had said this, he said to him, Follow me.

20 [b]Then Peter turned about, and saw the disciple whom JESUS loved, following, which had also (A)leaned on his breast at supper, and had said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee?

21 When Peter therefore saw him, he said to Jesus, Lord, what shall this man do?

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Footnotes

  1. John 21:19 That is, that Peter should die by a violent death.
  2. John 21:20 We must take heed, that while we cast our eyes upon others, we neglect not that which is enjoined us.

19 Jesus said this to indicate the kind of death(A) by which Peter would glorify God.(B) Then he said to him, “Follow me!”(C)

20 Peter turned and saw that the disciple whom Jesus loved(D) was following them. (This was the one who had leaned back against Jesus at the supper and had said, “Lord, who is going to betray you?”)(E) 21 When Peter saw him, he asked, “Lord, what about him?”

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