John 21:23

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?

Cross-references

Deuteronomy 29:29 reminds that secret things belong to God—relevant to the rumor about John's death, which Jesus did not reveal.

Mark 9:1 Parallel

Mark 9:1 contains a similar 'not taste death' saying about seeing the kingdom, paralleling the idea of remaining until Christ's coming.

Luke 9:27 Parallel

Luke 9:27 parallels Mark 9:1 with the same 'not taste death' saying, reinforcing the theme of some remaining until the kingdom comes.