King James Version
John 13:24 in the King James Version says “Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it should be of whom he spake.” — study this verse from John chapter 13 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it should be of whom he spake.”
John 13:24 · KJV
Then the disciples looked one on another , doubting of whom he spake.
Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it should be of whom he spake.
He then lying on Jesus' breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it?
Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it. And when he had dipped the sop, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon. sop: or, morsel
KJV Study — Public Domain
“that he should ask”
G4441to question, i.e., ascertain by inquiry (as a matter of information merely; and thus differing from g2065, which properly means a request as a favor;
“of”
G4012properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas
“he spake”
G3004properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
This verse is found in the book of John. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
John 13:24 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Verses related to John 13:24 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge