John 21:19-21
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
19 Now this He said signifying by what kind[a] of death he will glorify God. And having said this, He says to him, “Be following Me!”
Peter Asks Jesus About John
20 Peter, having turned around, sees the disciple[b] following them whom Jesus was loving— the one who also leaned back on His chest during dinner and said, “Lord, who is the one handing You over?” 21 So Peter, having looked-at this one, says to Jesus, “Lord, and what of this one?
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- John 21:19 That is, a martyr’s death; or, a crucifixion.
- John 21:20 That is, John.
John 21:19-21
English Standard Version
19 (This he said to show (A)by what kind of death he was to glorify God.) And after saying this he said to him, (B)“Follow me.”
Jesus and the Beloved Apostle
20 Peter turned and saw (C)the disciple whom Jesus loved following them, (D)the one who also had leaned back against him during the supper and had said, “Lord, who is it that is going to betray you?” 21 When Peter saw him, he said to Jesus, “Lord, what about this man?”
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