John 13:23
There was at table one of his disciples, the one dear to Jesus, resting his head on Jesus' breast.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
In Context
22Then the eyes of the disciples were turned on one another, in doubt as to whom he had in mind.
24Making a sign to him, Simon Peter said, Who is it he is talking about?
Cross References
2 Samuel 12:3But the poor man had only one little she-lamb, which he had got and taken care of: from its birth it had been with him like one of his children; his meat was its food, and from his cup it took its drink, resting in his arms, and it was like a daughter to him.
John 1:18No man has seen God at any time; the only Son, who is on the breast of the Father, he has made clear what God is.
John 11:5Now Jesus had love in his heart for Martha and her sister and Lazarus.
John 13:25He, then, resting his head on Jesus' breast, said to him, Lord, who is it?
John 20:2Then she went running to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple who was loved by Jesus, and said to them, They have taken away the Lord out of the place of the dead and we have no knowledge where they have put him.
John 21:20Then Peter, turning round, saw the disciple who was dear to Jesus coming after them--the disciple who was resting on his breast at the last meal, and said, Lord, who is it who will be false to you?
Matthew Henry on John 13:19-31
The Treachery of Judas Foretold; The Anxiety of the Disciples. 18 I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his heel against me. 19 Now I tell you before it come, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe that I am he. 20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me. 21 When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and… Read the whole commentary →