John 21:19

This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me.

King James Version

View Chapter

Other Translations for John 21:19

BSB

Jesus said this to indicate the kind of death by which Peter would glorify God. And after He had said this, He told him, "Follow Me."

AKJV

This spoke he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he said to him, Follow me.

CPDV

Now he said this to signify by what kind of death he would glorify God. And when he had said this, he said to him, "Follow me."

ERV

Now this he spake, signifying by what manner of death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me.

NHEB

Now he said this, signifying by what kind of death he would glorify God. When he had said this, he said to him, "Follow me."

SMT

And this he said, signifying by what death he shall honour God. And having said this, he says to him, Follow me.

Word Study (Strong’s) for John 21:19

ThisG5124spakeheG2036 signifyingG4591VerbbywhatG4169 deathG2288Noun MasculineheshouldglorifyG1392Verb GodG2316Noun Masculine AndG2532ConjunctionwhenhehadspokenG2036 thisG5124hesaithG3004VerbuntohimG846 FollowG190Verb meG3427

Commentary for John 21:19

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of John 21:19

Summary

Interpretation of death glorifying God

Place

Sea of Galilee shore

Event

Death's meaning revealed

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD