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John 21:20
New English Translation
John 21:20
New English Translation
Peter and the Disciple Jesus Loved
20 Peter turned around and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them.[a] (This was the disciple[b] who had leaned back against Jesus’[c] chest at the meal and asked,[d] “Lord, who is the one who is going to betray you?”)[e]
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- John 21:20 tn The word “them” is not in the Greek text but is implied. Direct objects were often omitted in Greek when clear from the context.
- John 21:20 tn The words “This was the disciple” are not in the Greek text, but are supplied for clarity.
- John 21:20 tn Grk “his”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
- John 21:20 tn Grk “and said.”
- John 21:20 sn This is a parenthetical note by the author.
John 21:20
New International Version
John 21:20
New International Version
20 Peter turned and saw that the disciple whom Jesus loved(A) was following them. (This was the one who had leaned back against Jesus at the supper and had said, “Lord, who is going to betray you?”)(B)
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