Should not die; a tradition from the days of the apostles, which was not true.

If I will that he tarry till I come; it was the business of Christ to direct with regard to the length of John's life, and the manner of his death, and not the business of Peter. It would do him no good to be informed, and Christ would not encourage him in making useless inquiries.

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