UNDAILY Episode 137
Peter turned and saw that the disciple whom Jesus loved was following them. (This was the one who had leaned back against Jesus at the supper and had said, “Lord, who is going to betray you?”) When Peter saw him, he asked, “Lord, what about him?” Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.” Because of this, the rumor spread among the believers that this disciple would not die. But Jesus did not say that he would not die; he only said, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you?” This is the disciple who testifies to these things and who wrote them down. We know that his testimony is true. Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.
JOHN 21, 20-25 (NIV)
The apostles, led by Peter, converse with Jesus after His resurrection. This event is one of the last scenes John includes in his Gospel. Here, we see Peter, who is curious about the fate of another disciple, the one loved by Jesus. "Lord, what about him?" Peter asks. Jesus responds, "If I want him to remain until I come, what is that to you? You focus on your task!" At first glance, it may seem that Jesus is reprimanding Peter to stop concerning himself with others and focus on his own calling. In this moment, we might feel that Jesus is telling each of us: "Mind your own business!" And this is the first truth. But Jesus’ answer also has a second, much deeper meaning. Let's take a closer look. (...)
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