‘Jesus says to him, “If I will that he tarry until I come, what is that to you? You follow me.”

Jesus told Peter that what would happen to others was of no concern of his. He must concentrate on following Jesus, not be looking at the futures of others. Their lives were under God's control. There is here the firm indication that Jesus controls the destiny of His own. If Jesus wills that John will stay alive until His return that is Jesus' business, not Peter's. He must not get above himself.

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