John 21:21 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 21:21

Peter seeing him, saith to Jesus ,.... Peter took a great deal of notice of John, and very likely understood, that he meant by his rising up and following Christ, to signify his readiness for service and suffering in the cause of Christ: and therefore says, Lord, and what shall this man do ? The phrase in the original is very short and concise, "Lord, and this what?" The Arabic version renders it, "and this, of what mind is he?" it looks as if he was of the same mind with me to follow... 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 21:20-23

(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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 21:21-22

Peter then, £ seeing this man, saith to Jesus, Lord, and this man, what? What is the duty, place, fate, or honor of this man? Paulus and Tholuck suggest in the words the inquiry, "May not this man come now and hear our intercourse, share in my travail and the like?" Meyer supposes it to be dictated by a certain jealousy or curiosity, a consciousness of contrast between his own impetuosity and the beloved disciple's quietude and self-possession. Clearly the inquiry was not altogether... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 21:21-22

Curiosity rebuked. Peter and John were the two among the twelve who were nearest to Christ, and they were peculiarly intimate in their friendship and congenial in their disposition. It was very natural that, when the risen Jesus had uttered so explicit a prediction concerning the future of the apostle—viz., that he should live to old age, and then should glorify God by enduring a martyr's death by crucifixion—a general desire should be aroused in the breasts of the disciples to know... 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

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 21:21

The Pulpit Commentary - John 21:1-25

The Pulpit Commentary - John 21:20-23

The Pulpit Commentary - John 21:20-23

The Pulpit Commentary - John 21:21-22

The Pulpit Commentary - John 21:21-22

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

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

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