18 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdest 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. 19 This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me. 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? 21 Peter seeing him saith to Jesus, Lord, and what shall this man do? 22 Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me (John 21: 18-22).
This exchange between Jesus, Peter and John occurred after Christ’s death and before His ascension. Jesus is describing how Peter would die for the cause of the Gospel. This would occur many years later in Rome at the hands of Nero. Jesus is also talking separately with John and clearly Peter is wondering what will become of John. Imagine being told you will die a horrible death, and then wondering why one of the other disciples (John) would perhaps be spared. But Christ quickly refocuses the discussion and reminds both disciples to simply follow Him. God’s ways are not our ways and we are obliged to follow God toward whatever path He chooses.
This exchange between Jesus, Peter and John occurred after Christ’s death and before His ascension. Jesus is describing how Peter would die for the cause of the Gospel. This would occur many years later in Rome at the hands of Nero. Jesus is also talking separately with John and clearly Peter is wondering what will become of John. Imagine being told you will die a horrible death, and then wondering why one of the other disciples (John) would perhaps be spared. But Christ quickly refocuses the discussion and reminds both disciples to simply follow Him. God’s ways are not our ways and we are obliged to follow God toward whatever path He chooses.
RSS Feed
