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John 21:19

King James Version (KJV)

This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me.

Translations

John 21:19 - Amplified Bible

He said this to indicate by what kind of death Peter would glorify God. And after this, He said to him, Follow Me!

John 21:19 - American Standard Version

Now this he spake, signifying by what manner of death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me.

John 21:19 - Bible in Basic English

Now this he said, pointing out the sort of death by which he would give God glory. And after saying this, he said to him, Come after me.

John 21:19 - Darby Bible

But he said this signifying by what death he should glorify God. And having said this, he says to him, Follow me.

John 21:19 - English Standard Version

(This he said to show by what kind of death he was to glorify God.) And after saying this he said to him, "Follow me."

John 21:19 - King James Version

This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me.

John 21:19 - La Biblia de las Americas

Esto dijo, dando a entender la clase de muerte con que Pedro glorificarìa a Dios. Y habiendo dicho esto, le dijo*: Sìgueme.

John 21:19 - The Message

John 21:19 - New American Standard Bible

Now this He said, signifying by what kind of death he would glorify God. And when He had spoken this, He *said to him, "Follow Me!"

John 21:19 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Esto dijo, dando a entender la clase de muerte con que Pedro glorificarìa a Dios. Y habiendo dicho esto, le dijo: "Sìgueme."

John 21:19 - World English Bible

Now he said this, signifying by what kind of death he would glorify God. When he had said this, he said to him, "Follow me."

John 21:19 - Young's Living Translation

and this he said, signifying by what death he shall glorify God; and having said this, he saith to him, `Be following me.`

John 21:19 - Additional Comments

Jesus sought Peter's affirmation of Peter's love for Jesus, and Jesus restored Peter to his duty. For anyone who has not been faithful to God in the way He would have it, the way it used to be, He comes to you and tries to restore the relationship. Is it not the way it was at one time? He wants you back. He asks you "Do you love Me?", waits for your affirmation of love, and then says "Follow Me". He won't say "Follow Me" until he affirms your love for Him. God does not ask for obedience from non-Christians. He wants the relationship first. We need to be careful to do the same, not demanding non-Christians act a certain way (for how can they?).

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