Translations
Modern
Truly, truly, I tell you, when you were young, you dressed yourself and walked where you wanted; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.”
Traditional
Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not.
Literal
Truly, truly, I say to you, when you were younger, you were girding yourself and were walking where you were wanting; but when you shall be old, you will stretch forth your hands, and another will gird you and will bring you where you do not want.”
Latin
Amen, amen dico tibi: cum esses junior, cingebas te, et ambulabas ubi volebas: cum autem senueris, extendes manus tuas, et alius te cinget, et ducet quo tu non vis.
Original
Greek
English
Truly, truly, I tell you, when you were young, you dressed yourself and walked where you wanted; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.”
Notes
You will stretch out your hands: Jesus was probably predicting Peter would likewise die on a cross. According to tradition, this is how Peter died.
someone else will dress you (literally bind you): Jesus refers to capture, slavery, and crucifixion. They often tied victims to the cross.
Theme notes and profiles
Simon Peter Encounters with Jesus Fishing in Galilee Miracles
Glossary
Apostle, Apostleship Galilee John, the Apostle Peter, Second Letter of Peter, the Apostle Resurrection
Topics
Afflictions Made Beneficial in Promoting the Glory of God Apostles: Commission of Christian Minister: Pastors Discipleship: Tests of Jesus, the Christ: Revelations by: Concerning Peter Martyrdom: Peter Peter: Present at Lake Tiberias when Jesus Appeared to his Disciples