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John 21:20-22
New English Translation
John 21:20-22
New English Translation
Peter and the Disciple Jesus Loved
20 Peter turned around and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them.[a] (This was the disciple[b] who had leaned back against Jesus’[c] chest at the meal and asked,[d] “Lord, who is the one who is going to betray you?”)[e] 21 So when Peter saw him,[f] he asked Jesus, “Lord, what about him?” 22 Jesus replied,[g] “If I want him to live[h] until I come back,[i] what concern is that of yours? You follow me!”
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- John 21:20 tn The word “them” is not in the Greek text but is implied. Direct objects were often omitted in Greek when clear from the context.
- John 21:20 tn The words “This was the disciple” are not in the Greek text, but are supplied for clarity.
- John 21:20 tn Grk “his”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
- John 21:20 tn Grk “and said.”
- John 21:20 sn This is a parenthetical note by the author.
- John 21:21 tn Grk “saw this one.”
- John 21:22 tn Grk “Jesus said to him.”
- John 21:22 tn Grk “to stay” or “to remain,” but since longevity is the issue in the context, “to live” conveys the idea more clearly.
- John 21:22 tn The word “back” is supplied to clarify the meaning.
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