The Pulpit Commentary - John 21:24-25
(4) Note of subsequent editors with reference to the authorship and the fullness of unrecorded traditions touching the words and deeds of Jesus. read more
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Spence, H. D. M., etc.
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - John 21:24-25
Conclusion of the appendix to the Gospel. These last words are added, not by the apostle, but by some other hand. I. A TESTIMONY TO THE AUTHORSHIP AND TRUTH OF THIS GOSPEL . "This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true." This language implies: 1. That John was still alive. 2. That he was an eye-witness and an ear-witness of all recorded in this Gospel. 3. That the narratives... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - John 21:25
There are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written one by one (or, each by itself), I suppose even the world itself would not contain the books which would (then) be written . Some have suggested the idea that χωρήσειν , or χωρῆσαι , means "morally contain," "bear with … endure." This is unsatisfactory. The writer, by the use of the name "Jesus," is not going back to the pre-existing, premundane activity of the Logos, but is simply conveying his... read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 21:18
When thou wast young - When in early life thou didst gird thyself, etc. The Jews, in walking or running, girded their outer garments around them, that they might not be impeded. See the notes at Matthew 5:38-41.Thou girdedst - The expression here denotes freedom. He did as he pleased - he girded himself or not he went or remained, as he chose. Perhaps the expression refers rather to that time than to the previous period of Peter’s life. “Thou being now young or in the vigor of life, hast just... read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 21:19
By what death ... - In these words two things are implied:1.That Peter would die a violent death; and,2.That his death would be such as to honor God.The ancients say that Peter was crucified at Rome, about 34 years after this, with his head downward. Clemens says that he was led to the crucifixion with his wife, and sustained her in her sufferings by exhorting her to remember the example of her Lord. He also adds that he died, not as the philosophers did, but with a firm hope of heaven, and... read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 21:20
Which also leaned ... - See John 13:24-25. read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 21:21
What shall this man do? - This question probably means, “What death shall he die?” But it is impossible to ascertain certainly why Peter asked this question. John was a favorite disciple, and perhaps Peter suspected that he would have a happier lot, and not be put to death in this manner. Peter was grieved at the question of Jesus; he was probably deeply affected with the account of his own approaching sufferings; and, with perhaps a mixture of grief and envy, he asked what would be his lot.... read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 21:22
That he tarry - That he live. The same word is used to express life in Phi 1:24-25; 1 Corinthians 15:6.Till I come - Some have supposed this to refer to the destruction of Jerusalem; others to the day of judgment; others to signify that he would not die a violent death; but the plain meaning is, “If I will that he should not die at all, it is nothing to thee.” In this way the apostles evidently understood it, and hence raised a report that he would not die. It is remarkable that John was the... read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 21:23
Then went this saying ... - This mistake arose very naturally:From the words of Jesus, which might be easily misunderstood to mean that he should not die; and, It was probably confirmed when it was seen that John survived all the other apostles, had escaped all the dangers of persecution, and was leading a peaceful life at Ephesus. This mistake John deemed it proper to correct before he died, and has thus left on record what Jesus said and what he meant. read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - John 21:24
Witness authenticating witness. That the last two verses of this Gospel are not the composition of the evangelist whose name it bears is plain enough. But it is almost equally plain that this fact does not detract from their value, but, all things considered, rather adds to it. I. IT IS EVIDENT THAT THIS GOSPEL WAS KNOWN TO THE CONTEMPORARIES OF THE APOSTLE JOHN . Whoever wrote these supplementary sentences, this appendix to the treatise, it is clear that... read more