Nehr · John 21

John 21:23

Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, that that disciple should not die: yet Jesus said not unto him, He shall not die; but, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee?

— John 21:23, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

This saying therefore went forth among the brothers, that that disciple wouldn't die. Yet Jesus didn't say to him that he wouldn't die, but, "If I desire that he stay until I come, what is that to you?"

American Standard Version (ASV)

This saying therefore went forth among the brethren, that that disciple should not die: yet Jesus said not unto him, that he should not die; but, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee?

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

yet Jesus did not say to him, that he doth not die, but, 'If him I will to remain till I come, what--to thee?'

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