John 13:22-24
Amplified Bible
22 The disciples began looking at one another, puzzled and disturbed as to whom He could mean. 23 [a]One of His disciples, whom Jesus loved (esteemed), was [b]leaning against Jesus’ chest. 24 So Simon Peter motioned to him (John) and [quietly] asked [him to ask Jesus] of whom He was speaking.
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- John 13:23 Probably John the Apostle, author of this Gospel and brother of James the Apostle. The mother of John and James was Salome, who is believed to be the sister of Mary, the mother of Jesus. If so, Jesus and the brothers were related as cousins.
- John 13:23 As was customary in ancient times, everyone at the meal was reclining on his side on a long dining couch or bench. When there was a pause during the meal for discussion, it was common among close friends for one to lean back on the chest or shoulder of the other.
John 13:22-24
New International Version
22 His disciples stared at one another, at a loss to know which of them he meant. 23 One of them, the disciple whom Jesus loved,(A) was reclining next to him. 24 Simon Peter motioned to this disciple and said, “Ask him which one he means.”
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