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He, leaning back, as he was, on Jesus` breast, asked him, "Lord, who is it?"
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A Picture of Intimacy
Commentators emphasize the specific action described. The disciple doesn't just lean near Jesus; he leans back upon His chest. This physical closeness, distinct from the general reclining at the table, highlights the profound intimacy and trust he shared with Jesus, allowing him to ask such a sensitive question in a private whisper.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He then lying on Jesus' breast. This is a different word from the one rendered John 13:23 leaning. It means falling back…
He (εκεινος). "That one" (John).
Leaning back (αναπεσων). Second aorist active participle of αναπιπτω, to …
19th Century
Anglican
He then lying on Jesus’ breast.—Several good authorities, including the Vatican and the Cambridge MSS., insert the word “thus.” “He then l…
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Peter signaled to the disciple who occupied the place next to Jesus and “whom Jesus loved” (presumably John), asking him to inquire who the traitor…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He then lying on Jesus' breast Being on the couch just before Jesus, with his back to him, he bends backwards, and f…
Our Lord had often spoken of his own sufferings and death without such trouble of spirit as he now showed when he spoke of Judas. The sins of Chris…
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13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the Evangelist presented the example Christ gave for his disciples to imitate. Here he shows the failure of the disciples who…
