Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on John 21:19 in English Standard Version "(This he said to show by what kind of death he was to glorify God.) And after saying this he said to him, “Follow me.”" Mt 16:24 Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. Joh 8:12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” Joh 13:36 Simon Peter said to him, “Lord, where are you going?” Jesus answered him, “Where I am going you cannot follow me now, but you will follow afterward.” Joh 21:22 Jesus said to him, “If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you? You follow me!” 2Pe 1:14 since I know that the putting off of my body will be soon, as our Lord Jesus Christ made clear to me.