John 13:23
Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
John 13:23 in other translations
| BSB | One of His disciples, the one whom Jesus loved, was reclining at His side. |
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| WEB | One of his disciples, whom Jesus loved, was at the table, leaning against Jesus’ chest. |
| ASV | There was at the table reclining in Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved. |
| YLT | And there was one of his disciples reclining (at meat) in the bosom of Jesus, whom Jesus was loving; |
| DARBY | Now there was at table one of his disciples in the bosom of Jesus, whom Jesus loved. |
| BBE | There was at table one of his disciples, the one dear to Jesus, resting his head on Jesus' breast. |
| Webster | Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom, one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved. |
What does John 13:23 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on John 13:23-26
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain
Barnes' Notes
Whom Jesus loved. This was doubtless John himself. The evangelists are not accustomed to mention their own names when any mark of favour or any good deed is recorded. They did not seek publicity or notoriety. In this case the appellation is more tender and honourable than any mere name. John was admitted to peculiar friendship, perhaps, because the natural disposition of our Saviour was more nearly like the amiableness and mildness of John than any of the other disciples (Robert Hall). The highest honour that can be conferred on any man is to say that Jesus loved him. Yet this is an honour which all may possess, but which none can inherit without his spirit and without loving him. It is an honour which cannot be won by wealth or learning, by beauty or accomplishments, by rank or earthly honours, but only by the possession of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price, 1Pet 3:4; comp. Rev 8:9.
(r) "one of his disciples" Jn 20:2, 21:7,20
Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on John 13:18-30
Our Lord had often spoken of his own sufferings and death, without such trouble of spirit as he now discovered when he spake of Judas. The sins of Christians are the grief of Christ. We are not to confine our attention to Judas. The prophecy of his treachery may apply to all who partake of God's mercies, and meet them with ingratitude. See the infidel, who only looks at the Scriptures with a desire to do away their…
John 13:23 in the original Greek
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Cross references for John 13:23
- John 19:26
When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!
- John 20:2
Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him.
- John 21:20
Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee?
- John 21:7
Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher’s coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea.
- Revelation 1:16-18
And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength. And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last: I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.
- 2 Samuel 12:3
But the poor man had nothing, save one little ewe lamb, which he had bought and nourished up: and it grew up together with him, and with his children; it did eat of his own meat, and drank of his own cup, and lay in his bosom, and was unto him as a daughter.
- John 21:24
This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true.
- John 13:25
He then lying on Jesus’ breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it?
- John 11:3
Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick.
- John 11:36
Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him!
- John 1:18
No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.
- John 11:5
Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.
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Context
- John 13:22
Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake.
- John 13:23
Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
- John 13:24
Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it should be of whom he spake.
John 13:23 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Y uno de sus discípulos, al cual Jesús amaba, estaba recostado en el seno de Jesús. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Or l’un d’entre ses disciples, que Jésus aimait, était à table dans le sein de Jésus. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Einer aber von seinen Jüngern, den Jesus liebte, lag zu Tische in dem Schoße Jesu. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Erat ergo recumbens unus ex discipulis ejus in sinu Jesu, quem diligebat Jesus. |