John 21:20 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - John 21:20-25

In these verses, we have, I. The conference Christ had with Peter concerning John, the beloved disciple, in which we have, 1. The eye Peter cast upon him (John 21:20): Peter, in obedience to his Master's orders, followed him, and turning about, pleased with the honours his Master now did him, he sees the disciple whom Jesus loved following likewise. Observe here, (1.) How John is described. He does not name himself, as thinking his own name not worthy to be preserved in these records; but... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 21:20-24

21:20-24 Peter turned and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following, the disciple who at their meal reclined on Jesus' breast and said: "Lord, who is it who is to betray you?" When Peter saw this disciple, he said to Jesus: "Lord, what is going to happen to this man?" Jesus said to him: "If I wish him to remain till I come, what has that to do with you? Your job is to follow me." So this report went out to the brethren, that this disciple would not die. But Jesus did not say to him that... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 21:20

Then Peter turning about ,.... After he was risen, and was following Christ: seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following also; by whom is designed John the Evangelist, and writer of this Gospel; who hearing Christ bid Peter follow him, rose up likewise, and went after him, in token of his willingness to serve him, and suffer for him too: which also leaned on his breast at supper ; at the "paschal supper", as the Persic version here reads it: "and said, Lord, which is he that... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 21:20

Verse 20 20.And Peter, turning about. We have in Peter an instance of our curiosity, which is not only superfluous, but even hurtful, when we are drawn aside from our duty by looking at others; for it is almost natural to us to examine the way in which other people live, instead of examining our own, and to attempt to find in them idle excuses. We willingly deceive ourselves by this semblance of apology, that other people are no better than we are, as if their indolence freed us from blame.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 21:1-25

3. The epilogue, answering to the prologue. The post-resurrection life corresponds with the pre-incarnate energy of the Logos. 1. Long and sustained controversy has prevailed on the question of the authenticity and apostolic authorship of this chapter even among those who admit the Johannine authorship of the rest of the Gospel. 2. Among those who accept to the full the authenticity, there are many critics who urge that it is not an integral portion of the Gospel, but a later... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 21:20

Having turned himself round, instead of keeping every glance for his Lord, Peter seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following ( ἀκολουθοῦντα ), obeying the command without offering one suggestion. The writer adds, by way of further identification, he who also leaned back at the supper, upon his breast, and said, Who is he that betrayeth thee? (see notes on John 13:23 ). The note is here introduced to show the close connection of Peter and the beloved disciple. It was Simon Peter... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 21:20-23

(3) The revelations made to patient waiting for the coming of the Lord, with correction of a misunderstanding touching the disciple whom Jesus loved. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 21:20-23

The mystery of John's future. The Apostle Peter began to follow Jesus as he went forth, and, turning round, saw John following. He is anxious to know the future destiny of his fellow-disciple. I. PETER 'S QUESTION CONCERNING JOHN . "Lord, and what shall this man do?" or, literally, "Lord, and this man! what?" 1. Consider the motive of this question. (a) They were two apostles most intimately linked together in the associations of our Lord's ministry. They were two of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 21:20

Which also leaned ... - See John 13:24-25. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 21:20-21

John 21:20-21. Then Peter, turning about Namely, as he followed Jesus; seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following Silently, and in humble token of his readiness likewise to suffer the greatest extremities in the service of so gracious a Master. Peter, seeing him follow Jesus in the same manner as he himself did, though he was not called to it, saith to Jesus, Lord, what shall this man do What is to become of him? must he, who is now following with me, partake of the like sufferings,... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - John 21:20-25

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 21:20-24

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 21:20

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 21:20

The Pulpit Commentary - John 21:1-25

The Pulpit Commentary - John 21:20

The Pulpit Commentary - John 21:20-23

The Pulpit Commentary - John 21:20-23

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 21:20

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 21:20-21

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