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John 13:23 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved. "
John 13:23
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When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.
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?
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John 13:1
"Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end."
John 13:2
"And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him;"
John 13:3
"Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God;"
John 13:4
"He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself."
John 13:5
"After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded."
John 13:6
"Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet?"
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