Joh 21:23 | TNotes | STEP | 21:23 Jesus’ words to Peter spread , causing some to conclude that John would not die until Jesus returned in his second coming. Jesus’ rebuke to Peter (21:22 ) is repeated to answer that rumor. Those among the community of believers who believed this rumor were thus instructed to abandon any speculation about John. According to tradition, John died peacefully in Ephesus at an old age, surrounded by fellow believers.

‏ John 21:23

21:23 ^a Jesus’ words to Peter spread, causing some to conclude that John would not die until Jesus returned in his second coming. Jesus’ rebuke to Peter (21:22 ^b) is repeated to answer that rumor. Those among the community of believers who believed this rumor were thus instructed to abandon any speculation about John. According to tradition, John died peacefully in Ephesus at an old age, surrounded by fellow believers.