John 13:23
And leaning against the bosom of Jesus was one of his disciples, the one whom Jesus loved.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
In Context
22Therefore, the disciples looked around at one another, uncertain about whom he spoke.
24Therefore, Simon Peter motioned to this one and said to him, “Who is it that he is speaking about?”
Cross References
2 Samuel 12:3But the poor man had nothing at all, except one little sheep, which he had bought and nourished. And she had grown up before him, together with his children, eating from his bread, and drinking from his cup, and sleeping in his bosom. And she was like a daughter to him.
John 1:18No one ever saw God; the only-begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, he himself has described him.
John 11:5Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister Mary, and Lazarus.
John 13:25And so, leaning against the chest of Jesus, he said to him, “Lord, who is it?”
John 20:2Therefore, she ran and went to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and she said to them, “They have taken the Lord away from the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him.”
John 21:20Peter, turning around, saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following, the one who also had leaned on his chest at supper and said, “Lord, who is it who shall betray 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 →