John 21:20

Peter and the Disciple Jesus Loved

21:20 Peter turned around and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them. (This was the disciple who had leaned back against Jesus’ chest at the meal and asked, “Lord, who is the one who is going to betray you?”)

John 21:22

21:22 Jesus replied, “If I want him to live until I come back, what concern is that of yours? You follow me!”

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.

tn The words “This was the disciple” are not in the Greek text, but are supplied for clarity.

tn Grk “his”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

tn Grk “and said.”

sn This is a parenthetical note by the author.

tn Grk “Jesus said to him.”

tn Grk “to stay” or “to remain”; but since longevity is the issue in the context, “to live” conveys the idea more clearly.

tn The word “back” is supplied to clarify the meaning.