Read Full ChapterJesus answered, “If I want him to remain until I return, what is that to you? You follow Me!”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Jesus said to him, “If I desire that he stay until I come, what is that to you? You follow me.”
World English Bible (WEB)
Jesus{G2424} saith{G3004}{(G5719)} unto him{G846}, If{G1437} I will{G2309}{(G5725)} that he{G846} tarry{G3306}{(G5721)} till{G2193} I come{G2064}{(G5736)}, what{G5101} is that to{G4314} thee{G4571}? follow{G190}{(G5720)} thou{G4771} me{G3427}.
Strong's King James
(22) Yeshua says to him, "If I want him to remain until I come, what's to you? You follow Me!"
The F.O.G
[22] Jesus answered, "If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow Me." Each disciple's path is unique; comparison only distracts from personal obedience.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Jesus saith to him, ‘If him I will to remain till I come, what—to thee? be thou following me.’ This word, therefore, went forth to the brethren that that disciple doth not die,
Young's Literal Translation
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