We are at the end of the synoptic gospels and at the end of John's in particular and just days away from GODS greatest of all wonders. This wonder reaches out through the ages of GODS might and splendors, the restoration of a fallen humanity. This if it were a hat trick would have amazed His skeptics beyond belief and so it has for the last 2000 years or so. Those of the world systems still cannot acknowledge what has taken place and those old time religions well they are in the dark especially those of the Hebrews and Judaism they refuse Him and just wont let go of their old traditions, rites, rituals and custom even if it means the lost of the very souls. They have the right to turn all around in a moment in the twinkling of an eye by just acknowledging and accepting Him whom, whom they have pierced and hung as being accursed in His and their and our own innocence. The restoration of GODS creation to a Genesis son and daughter by the death of sin and the resurrection into a new and better life. I may, the LORD willing, in our next visit begin a look into Romans or I may look into the Salvation Victory, that I have not yet finished.
John 21:20-23, 24, 25 "Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, "Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee?" Peter seeing him saith to Jesus, "Lord, and what shall this man do?" Jesus saith unto him, 'If I will that he tarry till I [G2064] come, what is that to thee? follow thou me.' Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, that that disciple should not die: yet Jesus said not unto him, "He shall not die;" but, "'If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee?'"
This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true.
And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen." (KJV)
John 21:20-23, 24, 25 "Peter turned and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them, the one who also had leaned back against him during the supper and had said, "Lord, who is it that is going to betray you?" When Peter saw him, he said to Jesus, "Lord, what about this man?" Jesus said to him, 'If it is my will that he remain until I [G2064] come, what is that to you? You follow me!' So the saying spread abroad among the brothers that this disciple was not to die; yet Jesus did not say to him that he was not to die, but, "'If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you?'"
This is the disciple who is bearing witness about these things, and who has written these things, and we know that his testimony is true.
Now there are also many other things that Jesus did. Were every one of them to be written, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would be written." (ESV)
John 21:20-23, 24, 25 "Peter turned around and saw Jesus' beloved disciple following them; he was also the one who would lean against the chest of Jesus at the dinner table and asked, "Lord who will betray you?" Seeing him Peter asked, "Lord, what about this man?" Jesus said to him, 'If I would rather have him remain while I am [1; G2064] going, should not concern you; just keep close company with me.' (The word [1; G2064] erchomai can mean coming or going - depends on the context.) So a rumor began amongst the followers that this disciple would not die. Yet Jesus didn't say that he wasn't going to die, he said, "'If I wish that he remains while I am going should not concern you.'"
This is the very disciple who is bearing witness to all these things in this writing. We confirm that his testimony is true.
Were the vastness of the works and words of Jesus carefully detailed, the libraries of the world could not contain them. (Look at 20:30)
(In the final chapter and Epilogue to his book, John beautifully highlights a significant parallel, reflecting on their first encounter with Jesus, when as business partners he and his brother James and Simon Peter toiled all night and had nothing to show for their efforts; here he portrays Peter taking the initiative to go back fishing to possibly help them deal with the extreme emotional tensions of the past days and also his disappointment with himself in denying Jesus three times. In John's account, Jesus again demonstrates dramatically how great grace dimension that outperforms their best efforts and intentions, eclipsing their familiar world with its highs and lows. In Jesus' conversation with Peter, as Simon the son of Jonah, he deliberately calls him this name again to remind him of the significant moment when he discovered by revelation that in Jesus as the son of man, our physical identity is surpassed by a greater identity and birth, we are hewed out of the same rock; we share sonship because we have the same Father! This is the foundation of the Ekklesia that Jesus builds. [Matthew 16] Then instead of blaming Peter for denying him, Jesus deliberately reminds his of their friendship where their love for one another is reinforced three times; this union will also be the basis of Peter's role in his Shepherd leadership of Jesus' flock. It is also interesting to note the name of Thomas, and Nathaniel in the account of the fishing episode; they, too, had their moments of doubt.) (The Mirror)
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