John 13:23
Next to Jesus, in the place on his right hand, was one of his disciples, whom he loved.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
In Context
22The disciples looked at one another, wondering whom he meant.
24So Simon Peter made signs to that disciple, and whispered, “Tell me who it is that he means.”
Cross References
John 1:18No one has ever yet seen God; God the only Son, who is ever with the Father – he has revealed him.
John 11:5Jesus loved Martha and her sister, and Lazarus.
John 13:25Being in this position, that disciple leant back on Jesus’ shoulder, and asked him, “Who is it, Master?”
John 20:2So she came running to Simon Peter, and to that other disciple who was Jesus’ friend, and said to them, “They have taken away the Master out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him!”
John 21:20Peter turned around, and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following – the one who at the supper leant back on the Master’s shoulder, and asked him who it was who would betray him.
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 →