John 21:22
ContextNET © | Jesus replied, 1 “If I want him to live 2 until I come back, 3 what concern is that of yours? You follow me!” |
NIV © | Jesus answered, "If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me." |
NASB © | Jesus *said to him, "If I want him to remain until I come, what is that to you? You follow Me!" |
NLT © | Jesus replied, "If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You follow me." |
MSG © | Jesus said, "If I want him to live until I come again, what's that to you? You--follow me." |
BBE © | Jesus said to him, If it is my desire for him to be here till I come back, what is that to you? come yourself after me. |
NRSV © | Jesus said to him, "If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you? Follow me!" |
NKJV © | Jesus said to him, "If I will that he remain till I come, what is that to you? You follow Me." |
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NET © [draft] ITL | |
NET © | Jesus replied, 1 “If I want him to live 2 until I come back, 3 what concern is that of yours? You follow me!” |
NET © Notes |
1 tn Grk “Jesus said to him.” 2 tn Grk “to stay” or “to remain”; but since longevity is the issue in the context, “to live” conveys the idea more clearly. 3 tn The word “back” is supplied to clarify the meaning. |