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John 13:23

New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— There was reclining on Jesus’ bosom one of His disciples, whom Jesus loved.
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— There was at the table reclining in Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— There was at the table reclining in Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom, one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— Now there was at table one of his disciples in the bosom of Jesus, whom Jesus loved.
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— One of Jesus' disciples was reclining in his bosom, one whom Jesus loved:
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— And there was one of his disciples reclining (at meat) in the bosom of Jesus, whom Jesus was loving;
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— Nowe there was one of his disciples, which leaned on Iesus bosome, whom Iesus loued.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— Now there was leaning on Iesus bosome one of his disciples, whom Iesus loued.
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— Now there was one of his disciples who was leaning on his bosom, the one whom Jesus loved.
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
— Now there was of his disciples one who reclined on his bosom; he whom Jeshu loved.
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
— And there was one of his disciples, who was reclining on his bosom, he whom Jesus loved;

Strong's Numbers & Red-LettersGreek New TestamentColor-Code/Key Word Studies
Now 1161
{1161} Prime
δέ
de
{deh}
A primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.
there was 2258
{2258} Prime
ἦν
en
{ane}
Imperfect of G1510; I (thou, etc.) was (wast or were).
z5713
<5713> Grammar
Tense - Imperfect (See G5775)
Voice - No Voice Stated (See G5799)
Mood - Indicative (See G5791)
Count - 532
leaning 345
{0345} Prime
ἀνάκειμαι
anakeimai
{an-ak-i'-mahee}
From G0303 and G2749; to recline (as a corpse or at a meal).
z5740
<5740> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Middle or Passive Deponent (See G5790)
Mood - Participle (See G5796)
Count - 544
on 1722
{1722} Prime
ἐν
en
{en}
A primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), that is, a relation of rest (intermediate between G1519 and G1537); 'in', at, (up-) on, by, etc.
Jesus' 2424
{2424} Prime
Ἰησοῦς
Iesous
{ee-ay-sooce'}
Of Hebrew origin [H3091]; Jesus (that is, Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites.
bosom 2859
{2859} Prime
κόλπος
kolpos
{kol'-pos}
Apparently a primary word; the bosom; by analogy a bay.
one 1520
{1520} Prime
εἷς
heis
{hice}
(Including the neuter [etc.] ἕν [[hen]]); a primary numeral; one.
of x1537
(1537) Complement
ἐκ
ek
{ek}
A primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence motion or action proceeds), from, out (of place, time or cause; literally or figuratively; direct or remote).
his 846
{0846} Prime
αὐτός
autos
{ow-tos'}
From the particle αὖ [[au]] (perhaps akin to the base of G0109 through the idea of a baffling wind; backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound of G1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons.
disciples, 3101
{3101} Prime
μαθητής
mathetes
{math-ay-tes'}
From G3129; a learner, that is, pupil.
whom 3739
{3739} Prime
ὅς
hos
{hos}
Probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article G3588); the relative (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that.
Jesus 2424
{2424} Prime
Ἰησοῦς
Iesous
{ee-ay-sooce'}
Of Hebrew origin [H3091]; Jesus (that is, Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites.
loved. 25
{0025} Prime
ἀγαπάω
agapao
{ag-ap-ah'-o}
Perhaps from ἄγαν [[agan]] (much; or compare [H5689]); to love (in a social or moral sense).
z5707
<5707> Grammar
Tense - Imperfect (See G5775)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Indicative (See G5791)
Count - 855
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary

John 13:23-26

_ _ there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved — Thus modestly does our Evangelist denote himself, as reclining next to Jesus at the table.

_ _ Peter ... beckoned to him to ask who it should be of whom he spake — reclining probably at the corresponding place on the other side of Jesus.

Matthew Henry's Commentary

See commentary on John 13:18-30.

John Wesley's Explanatory Notes

John 13:23

There was lying in the bosom of Jesus — That is, sitting next to him at table. This phrase only expresses the then customary posture at meals, where the guests all leaned sidewise on couches. And each was said to lie in the bosom of him who was placed next above him. One of the disciples whom Jesus loved — St. John avoids with great care the expressly naming himself. Perhaps our Lord now gave him the first proof of his peculiar love, by disclosing this secret to him.

Geneva Bible Translation Notes

John 13:23

Now there was (f) leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.

(f) John's leaning was such that sitting down on his mat his head was toward the head of Jesus: for it is certain that in ancient times men used to not sit at the table, but to lie down on one of their sides.

Cross-Reference Topical ResearchStrong's Concordance
leaning:

John 13:25 He then lying on Jesus' breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it?
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 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?
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.

whom:

John 11:3 Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick.
John 11:5 Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.
John 11:36 Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him!
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 21:7 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.
John 21:24 This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true.
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. ... 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.
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Chain-Reference Bible SearchCross References with Concordance

2S 12:3. Jn 1:18; 11:3, 5, 36; 13:25; 19:26; 20:2; 21:7, 20, 24. Rv 1:16.

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