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href="/bsb/john/13.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/john/13.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Leaning back against Jesus, he asked him, &#8220Lord, who is it?&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/john/13.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So that disciple leaned over to Jesus and asked, “Lord, who is it?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/john/13.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So that disciple, leaning back against Jesus, said to him, “Lord, who is it?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/john/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Leaning back against Jesus, he asked, “Lord, who is it?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Then he thus having leaned on the breast of Jesus, says to Him, "Lord, who is it?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/john/13.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He then lying on Jesus' breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/john/13.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then, leaning back on Jesus’ breast, he said to Him, “Lord, who is it?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/john/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He then simply leaned back on Jesus’ chest and said to Him, “Lord, who is it?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/john/13.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He, leaning back thus on Jesus&#8217 bosom, said to Him, &#8220Lord, who is it?&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/john/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He, leaning back thus on Jesus’ breast, said to Him, “Lord, who is it?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/john/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He, leaning back thus on Jesus’ bosom, said to Him, “Lord, who is it?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/john/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then leaning back against Jesus’ chest, he (John) asked Him [privately], “Lord, who is it?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/john/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So he leaned back against Jesus and asked him, “Lord, who is it? ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/john/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So he leaned back against Jesus and asked Him, &#8220Lord, who is it?&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/john/13.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He leaning back, as he was, on Jesus' breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/john/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />So the disciple leaned toward Jesus and asked, "Lord, which one of us are you talking about?" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/john/13.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He leaning back, as he was, on Jesus' breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/john/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Leaning close to Jesus, that disciple asked, "Lord, who is it?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/john/13.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So that disciple moved closer to Jesus' side and asked, "Who is it, Lord?" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/john/13.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Leaning forward on Jesus' chest, he asked him, "Lord, who is it?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/john/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Falling back upon Jesus, he asked, ?Lord, who is it??<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/john/13.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then the disciple whom Jesus loved leaned back against Jesus' chest and asked him, "Lord, who is it?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/john/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He, leaning back, as he was, on Jesus' chest, asked him, "Lord, who is it?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/john/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He then lying on Jesus' breast, saith to him, Lord, who is it?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />So he, having his head on Jesus's bosom, leaned back and asked, "Master, who is it?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/john/13.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He, leaning back, as he was, on Jesus’ breast, asked him, “Lord, who is it?” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/john/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and that one having leaned back on the breast of Jesus, responds to Him, “Lord, who is it?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Then he thus having leaned on the breast of Jesus, says to Him, "Lord, who is it?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/john/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and that one having leant back on the breast of Jesus, respondeth to him, 'Sir, who is it?'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/john/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he reclining upon Jesus' breast says to him, Lord, who is it?<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/john/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He therefore, leaning on the breast of Jesus, saith to him: Lord, who is it? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/john/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And so, leaning against the chest of Jesus, he said to him, “Lord, who is it?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/john/13.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He leaned back against Jesus’ chest and said to him, “Master, who is it?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/john/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So while reclining next to Jesus, he asked him, “Lord, who is it?”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/john/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So that disciple leaned himself on the breast of Jesus, and said to him, My Lord, who is he?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And that disciple fell on the breast of Yeshua and said to him, “My Lord, who is it?”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/john/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And he that was reclining on Jesus breast, said to him: Lord, who is it?<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/john/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And that one, falling toward the bosom of Jesus says to Him, Lord, who is he?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/john/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And he leaning on the breast of Jesus, said to him, Lord, which is it?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/john/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />then accordingly bending his head to Jesus's ear, he whisper'd, Lord, who is it?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />So he, having his head on Jesus's bosom, leaned back and asked, "Master, who is it?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/john/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />He, leaning back as <i>he was</i> on the breast of Jesus, says to Him, "Lord, who is it?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/john/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And he, reclining on the breast of Jesus, saith unto Him, Lord, who is it?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/john/13-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=4981" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/john/13.htm">Jesus Predicts His Betrayal</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">24</span>So Simon Peter motioned to him to ask Jesus which one He was talking about. <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly."></a> <a href="/greek/1565.htm" title="1565: ekeinos (DPro-NMS) -- That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed."></a> <a href="/greek/377.htm" title="377: anapesōn (V-APA-NMS) -- From ana and pipto; to fall back, i.e. Lie down, lean back.">Leaning</a> <a href="/greek/3779.htm" title="3779: houtōs (Adv) -- Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows).">back against</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4738.htm" title="4738: stēthos (N-ANS) -- The breast, chest. From histemi; the bosom, i.e. Chest."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus,</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">he asked,</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrie (N-VMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">“Lord,</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: tis (IPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">who</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is it?”</a> </span> <span class="reftext">26</span>Jesus answered, “It is the one to whom I give this morsel after I have dipped it.” Then He dipped the morsel and gave it to Judas son of Simon Iscariot.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/21-20.htm">John 21:20</a></span><br />Peter turned and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them. He was the one who had leaned back against Jesus at the supper to ask, “Lord, who is going to betray You?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-18.htm">John 1:18</a></span><br />No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is Himself God and is at the Father’s side, has made Him known.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/19-26.htm">John 19:26-27</a></span><br />When Jesus saw His mother and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, “Woman, here is your son.” / Then He said to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” So from that hour, this disciple took her into his home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-5.htm">John 11:5</a></span><br />Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-15.htm">John 15:15</a></span><br />No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not understand what his master is doing. But I have called you friends, because everything I have learned from My Father I have made known to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/20-2.htm">John 20:2</a></span><br />So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb,” she said, “and we do not know where they have put Him!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-35.htm">John 1:35-39</a></span><br />The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. / When he saw Jesus walking by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!” / And when the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-68.htm">John 6:68-69</a></span><br />Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life. / We believe and know that You are the Holy One of God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/12-23.htm">John 12:23-26</a></span><br />But Jesus replied, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. / Truly, truly, I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a seed. But if it dies, it bears much fruit. / Whoever loves his life will lose it, but whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-21.htm">John 14:21-23</a></span><br />Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me. The one who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him.” / Judas (not Iscariot) asked Him, “Lord, why are You going to reveal Yourself to us and not to the world?” / Jesus replied, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-9.htm">John 15:9-10</a></span><br />As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Remain in My love. / If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/17-24.htm">John 17:24-26</a></span><br />Father, I want those You have given Me to be with Me where I am, that they may see the glory You gave Me because You loved Me before the foundation of the world. / Righteous Father, although the world has not known You, I know You, and they know that You sent Me. / And I have made Your name known to them and will continue to make it known, so that the love You have for Me may be in them, and I in them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-23.htm">Luke 22:23</a></span><br />Then they began to question among themselves which of them was going to do this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-22.htm">Matthew 26:22-25</a></span><br />They were deeply grieved and began to ask Him one after another, “Surely not I, Lord?” / Jesus answered, “The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with Me will betray Me. / The Son of Man will go just as it is written about Him, but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed. It would be better for him if he had not been born.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-19.htm">Mark 14:19-21</a></span><br />They began to be grieved and to ask Him one after another, “Surely not I?” / He answered, “It is one of the Twelve—the one who is dipping his hand into the bowl with Me. / The Son of Man will go just as it is written about Him, but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed! It would be better for him if he had not been born.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He then lying on Jesus' breast said to him, Lord, who is it?</p><p class="hdg">who.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/44-4.htm">Genesis 44:4-12</a></b></br> <i>And</i> when they were gone out of the city, <i>and</i> not <i>yet</i> far off, Joseph said unto his steward, Up, follow after the men; and when thou dost overtake them, say unto them, Wherefore have ye rewarded evil for good? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/esther/7-5.htm">Esther 7:5</a></b></br> Then the king Ahasuerus answered and said unto Esther the queen, Who is he, and where is he, that durst presume in his heart to do so?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/13-23.htm">Bosom</a> <a href="/john/13-23.htm">Breast</a> <a href="/john/13-23.htm">Close</a> <a href="/john/13-23.htm">Head</a> <a href="/john/13-23.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/13-23.htm">Jesus's</a> <a href="/ezekiel/29-7.htm">Leaning</a> <a href="/john/8-8.htm">Leant</a> <a href="/john/13-16.htm">Master</a> <a href="/john/13-23.htm">Resting</a> <a href="/john/13-9.htm">Sir</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/21-20.htm">Bosom</a> <a href="/john/21-20.htm">Breast</a> <a href="/john/19-25.htm">Close</a> <a href="/john/19-2.htm">Head</a> <a href="/john/13-26.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/13-23.htm">Jesus's</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-21.htm">Leaning</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-18.htm">Leant</a> <a href="/john/13-36.htm">Master</a> <a href="/john/21-20.htm">Resting</a> <a href="/john/13-36.htm">Sir</a><div class="vheading2">John 13</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/13-1.htm">Jesus washes the disciples' feet, and exhorts them to humility and charity.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/13-18.htm">He foretells and discovers to John by a token, that Judas should betray him;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/13-31.htm">commands them to love one another;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/13-36.htm">and forewarns Peter of his denials.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/13.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Leaning back against Jesus</b><br>This phrase describes the intimate setting of the Last Supper, where Jesus and His disciples were reclining at the table, a common practice in Jewish culture during meals. The disciple leaning back is traditionally understood to be John, the beloved disciple, indicating a close relationship with Jesus. This physical closeness symbolizes spiritual intimacy and trust. The setting is significant as it takes place during the Passover meal, a time of remembrance and anticipation of God's deliverance, which Jesus fulfills as the Lamb of God.<p><b>he asked</b><br>The act of asking shows the disciple's desire for understanding and clarity. In the context of the Last Supper, Jesus had just announced that one of the disciples would betray Him, creating an atmosphere of tension and uncertainty. The disciple's question reflects a personal concern and a need for reassurance from Jesus. This moment highlights the importance of seeking truth directly from Christ, who is the source of all wisdom and knowledge.<p><b>“Lord, who is it?”</b><br>The use of "Lord" signifies recognition of Jesus' authority and divinity. The question "who is it?" pertains to the identity of the betrayer, Judas Iscariot, which fulfills Old Testament prophecies such as <a href="/psalms/41-9.htm">Psalm 41:9</a>, where a close friend would turn against the Messiah. This inquiry underscores the theme of betrayal and the fulfillment of God's sovereign plan through human actions. It also serves as a reminder of the spiritual vigilance required to discern truth and remain faithful to Christ amidst trials.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Jesus is the Son of God and the Messiah. In <a href="/bsb/john/13.htm">John 13</a>, He is sharing the Last Supper with His disciples and preparing them for His impending crucifixion.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_apostle_john.htm">The Apostle John</a></b><br>Often referred to as "the disciple whom Jesus loved," John is the author of the Gospel. In this passage, he is reclining next to Jesus at the Last Supper.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/simon_peter.htm">Simon Peter</a></b><br>One of Jesus' closest disciples, Peter is known for his impulsive nature. In this passage, he signals to John to ask Jesus about who will betray Him.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_last_supper.htm">The Last Supper</a></b><br>This is the final meal Jesus shares with His disciples before His crucifixion. It is a significant event where Jesus institutes the practice of communion and washes the disciples' feet.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where the Last Supper takes place, and where Jesus will soon be crucified.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/i/intimacy_with_christ.htm">Intimacy with Christ</a></b><br>John's position next to Jesus symbolizes the close relationship believers are invited to have with Christ. We are encouraged to draw near to Him in prayer and study.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community.htm">The Role of Community</a></b><br>Peter's interaction with John shows the importance of community and communication among believers. We are called to support and encourage one another in our walk with Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_and_obedience.htm">Discernment and Obedience</a></b><br>John's willingness to ask Jesus a difficult question demonstrates the need for discernment and obedience in our relationship with God. We should seek His guidance in all matters.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prophecy_and_fulfillment.htm">Prophecy and Fulfillment</a></b><br>The events of the Last Supper fulfill Old Testament prophecies, reminding us of God's sovereign plan and the reliability of Scripture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/servant_leadership.htm">Servant Leadership</a></b><br>Jesus' actions during the Last Supper, including washing the disciples' feet, teach us about servant leadership and humility. We are called to serve others selflessly.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 13</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_true_love_for_one_another.htm">What does loving one another truly mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_loving_jesus_entail.htm">What does loving Jesus entail?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_second_coming.htm">What is the Second Coming of Jesus Christ?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/key_events_in_apostle_john's_life.htm">What key events defined the Apostle John's life?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(25) <span class= "bld">He then lying on Jesus' breast.</span>--Several good authorities, including the Vatican and the Cambridge MSS., insert the word "thus." "He then leaning thus . . . ," describes the action just as it took place (comp. Note on <a href="/john/4-6.htm" title="Now Jacob's well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied with his journey, sat thus on the well: and it was about the sixth hour.">John 4:6</a>); but the balance of authority is against the insertion. The action is, however, exactly described in the original, for the words "lying" and "breast" are both different from those in <a href="/john/13-23.htm" title="Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.">John 13:23</a>. The English preserves this difference, but hardly conveys the full meaning. There the beloved disciple is described as reclining towards his Master's bosom. Here he leans upon (or leans back upon, as many good authorities read), the Master's breast, and asks Him the question, "Who is it?"<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 25.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He, leaning back as he was against the breast of Jesus, saith unto him, Lord, who is it?</span> Meyer explains, "He, raising himself from the <span class="greek">κόλπος</span> of Jesus to his breast, nearer to his ear, draws close to him, and asks in a whisper." This turns on the special rendering given by Meyer and others to <span class="greek">κόλπος</span>, as meaning the fold of the garment above the girdle, as in <a href="/luke/6-38.htm">Luke 6:38</a>; but the fundamental meaning of <span class="greek">κόλπος</span> is bosom, womb, embrace, and this secondary meaning need not be pressed (cf. <a href="/john/1-18.htm">John 1:18</a>; <a href="/luke/16-22.htm">Luke 16:22, 23</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/john/13-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Leaning</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀναπεσὼν</span> <span class="translit">(anapesōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_377.htm">Strong's 377: </a> </span><span class="str2">From ana and pipto; to fall back, i.e. Lie down, lean back.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">back against</span><br /><span class="grk">οὕτως</span> <span class="translit">(houtōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3779.htm">Strong's 3779: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows).</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jesus,</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰησοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(Iēsou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he asked,</span><br /><span class="grk">λέγει</span> <span class="translit">(legei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Lord,</span><br /><span class="grk">Κύριε</span> <span class="translit">(Kyrie)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who</span><br /><span class="grk">τίς</span> <span class="translit">(tis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is it?”</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐστιν</span> <span class="translit">(estin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/john/13-25.htm">John 13:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/john/13-25.htm">John 13:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/john/13-25.htm">John 13:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/john/13-25.htm">John 13:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/john/13-25.htm">John 13:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/john/13-25.htm">John 13:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/john/13-25.htm">John 13:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/john/13-25.htm">John 13:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/john/13-25.htm">John 13:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/john/13-25.htm">John 13:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/john/13-25.htm">NT Gospels: John 13:25 He leaning back as he was (Jhn Jo Jn) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/john/13-24.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="John 13:24"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="John 13:24" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/john/13-26.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="John 13:26"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="John 13:26" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>