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John 13:25 Cross-References
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“He then lying on Jesus' breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it?”
John 13:25 (KJV)
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He then lying on Jesus' breast (ἐπιπεσὼν ἐπὶ τὸ στῆθος, epipesōn epi to stēthos)—John leans back onto Jesus' chest, the position enabling quiet conversation. The intimacy is profound; John's head rests where he can hear Jesus' heartbeat. This physical closeness pictures spiritual intimacy available to all believers through the Spirit. Saith unto him, Lord, who is it?—direct, simple question. John asks what Peter wanted to know.John's courage to ask stems from relationship security. He knows Jesus loves him (v. 23), so he boldly inquires. The question is whispered privately—Jesus doesn't yet pu...
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“turning around”
“Who is he, and where is he who dared presume in his heart to do so?”
“and were not yet far off”