John 13:23 — One of His disciples, whom Jesus loved (esteemed), was leaning against Jesus’ c… — AMP | maBible
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Other reference formats: John 13.23, John 13v23, Jn. 13:23.
23 One of His disciples, whom Jesus loved (esteemed), was leaning against Jesus’ chest.
Passage themes
Close to the Lord — leaning on Jesus’ bosom
The beloved disciple — whom Jesus loved
Notes and references
Probably John the Apostle, author of this Gospel and brother of James the Apostle. The mother of John and James was Salome, who is believed to be the sister of Mary, the mother of Jesus. If so, Jesus and the brothers were related as cousins.
As was customary in ancient times, everyone at the meal was reclining on his side on a long dining couch or bench. When there was a pause during the meal for discussion, it was common among close friends for one to lean back on the chest or shoulder of the other.
About this book
Author: Jean · Written: Entre 80 et 110 ap. J.-C. · Reading time: 2h40 · Characters: Marie, Philippe, Marie de Magdala, Jean-Baptiste, Marthe de Béthanie, Pierre, Jean, fils de Zébédée, Marie de Béthanie, Thomas, La femme samaritaine, Nicodème, Lazare, Judas