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John 21:20 KJV
John · chapter 21 · verse 20
Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee?John 21:20 · King James Version
John 21:20 in context
18Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not.
19This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me.
20Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee?
21Peter seeing him saith to Jesus, Lord, and what shall this man do?
22Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- followingakoloutheōto follow one who precedes, join him as his attendant, accompany him, to join one as a…G190 →
- disciplemathētēsa learner, pupil, discipleG3101 →
- leanedanapiptōto lie back, lie down, to recline at a table, to sit backG377 →
- breaststēthosthe breastG4738 →
- supperdeipnonsupper, especially a formal meal usually held at the evening,, used of the Messiah s…G1173 →
- PeterpetrosPeter = " a rock or a stone" , one of the twelve disciples of JesusG4074 →
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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 (Joh 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…
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 20-25