Joh 21:23 | JFB | STEP | 23. Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, that that disciple should not die —into which they the more easily fell from the prevalent expectation that Christ's second coming was then near at hand. yet Jesus said not unto him, He shall not die —The Evangelist is jealous for His Master's honor, which his death might be thought to compromise if such a misunderstanding should not be corrected. . FINAL CLOSE OF THIS GOSPEL.

John 21:23

23. Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, that that disciple should not die—into which they the more easily fell from the prevalent expectation that Christ's second coming was then near at hand.

yet Jesus said not unto him, He shall not die—The Evangelist is jealous for His Master's honor, which his death might be thought to compromise if such a misunderstanding should not be corrected.

Joh 21:24, 25. FINAL CLOSE OF THIS GOSPEL.