John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 21:24
This is the disciple which testifieth of these things ,.... Recorded in this chapter concerning the appearance of Christ to his disciples at the sea of Tiberias, and what were done by him in their presence, what passed between them; particularly the conversation he had with Peter, both concerning himself, and the disciple John: and also, of all things that are written in this whole Gospel. These are testified to be true by this very disciple John, concerning whom the above report went upon a... read more
John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 21:23
Then went this saying abroad among the brethren ,.... It not being rightly understood by some one or more of the disciples present: it was divulged with a wrong sense annexed to it among other persons; who, though not of the eleven, yet were followers of Christ, children of God, that belonged to the same family, and were, in a spiritual relation, brethren to each other, and to the apostles: that that disciple should not die ; but should remain till the second coming of Christ, and be... read more