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William MacDonald

The Lord Jesus had just told Peter that he would live to be an old man, and then die a martyr's death. Peter immediately looked across at John and wondered out loud if John would receive preferred treatment. The Lord's reply was, "What is that to thee? follow thou Me."

Peter's attitude reminds us of the words of Dag Hammar-skjold: "In spite of everything, your bitterness because others are enjoying what you are denied is always ready to flare up. At best it may lie dormant for a couple...

Bible Verses: John 21:22

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James Russell Miller

John 21:20

The name of John is not once mentioned in all his gospel. Again and again the writer refers to himself as "the disciple whom Jesus loved ." He has been criticized for this, as if he had been vain and self-conceited in thus speaking of his own distinction among the disciples. But no grace is more marked in John, than humility. He does not speak...

Bible Verses: John 21:20Isaiah 26:3

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T. Austin-Sparks

When you were young, you used to dress yourself and walk wherever you wanted. (John 21:18 ESV)



The "eyes which are as a flame of
fire" are looking for reality. They pierce through many things. In the first
place, they pierce through traditional and formal religion or "Christianity."
Their interrogation is – Is your religion a matter of attachment or adherence to
a...

Bible Verses: John 21:18

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T. Austin-Sparks


I tell you the truth, when you were young, you were able to do as you liked... But when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and others will dress you and take you where you don’t want to go. (John 21:18 NLT)



There is no safe place,
apart from the constant application of the principle of the Cross. Safety
absolutely demands it. Nothing is safe in our hands. The...

Bible Verses: John 21:18

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