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John 13:23 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for John 13:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 13 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.”
John 13:23 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 13:23
Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom (ἀνακείμενος ἐν τῷ κόλπῳ, anakeimenos en tō kolpō)—the posture of reclining at table, common in Greco-Roman dining. Guests reclined on left elbow, leaving right hand free for eating. The one "in the bosom" reclined with head near Jesus' chest—position of intimacy and honor. One of his disciples, whom Jesus loved—John's characteristic self-reference (also 19:26, 20:2, 21:7, 20). He never names himself, identifying instead by Christ's love for him.This beloved disciple is John himself (church tradition unanimous). His self-description emphasizes not his love...
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Cross-References for John 13:23
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“and the disciple whom he loved standing there”
“turning around”
“It's the Lord! So when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord”
“and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved”
“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.”
“except one little ewe lamb”
“and wrote these things. We know that his witness is true.”
“leaning back”
“{NU reads God} who is in the bosom of the Father”
“See how much affection he had for him!”