Parallel Verses
Julia Smith Translation
And there was one of his disciples reclining on the bosom of Jesus, whom he loved.
New American Standard Bible
There was reclining on
King James Version
Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
Holman Bible
One of His disciples, the one Jesus loved,
International Standard Version
One of his disciples, the one whom Jesus kept loving, had been sitting very close to him.
A Conservative Version
And one of his disciples whom Jesus loved was sitting at Jesus' bosom.
American Standard Version
There was at the table reclining in Jesus bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
Amplified
An Understandable Version
One of Jesus' disciples, [the one] He loved [Note: Probably this was the apostle John] was reclining at the dinner table close to Jesus.
Anderson New Testament
There was reclining on the bosom of Jesus, one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
Bible in Basic English
There was at table one of his disciples, the one dear to Jesus, resting his head on Jesus' breast.
Common New Testament
One of his disciples, whom Jesus loved, was leaning close to the breast of Jesus.
Daniel Mace New Testament
now the favourite disciple of Jesus sat next to him at table.
Darby Translation
Now there was at table one of his disciples in the bosom of Jesus, whom Jesus loved.
Godbey New Testament
And one of His disciples, whom Jesus loved, was leaning on the bosom of Jesus.
Goodspeed New Testament
Next to Jesus, at his right at the table, was one of his disciples whom Jesus especially loved.
John Wesley New Testament
Now there was lying in the bosom of Jesus, one of the disciples whom Jesus loved.
King James 2000
Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
Lexham Expanded Bible
One of his disciples--the one whom Jesus loved--was reclining {close beside} Jesus.
Modern King James verseion
But there was one of His disciples leaning upon Jesus' bosom, the one whom Jesus loved.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
There was one of his disciples which leaned on Jesus' bosom, whom Jesus loved.
Moffatt New Testament
As one of his disciples was reclining on his breast ??he was the favourite of Jesus ??24 Peter nodded to him, saying, "Tell us who he means."
Montgomery New Testament
There was reclining upon Jesus' breast one of the disciples whom he loved.
NET Bible
One of his disciples, the one Jesus loved, was at the table to the right of Jesus in a place of honor.
New Heart English Bible
One of his disciples, whom Jesus loved, was at the table, leaning against Jesus' chest.
Noyes New Testament
There was reclining on Jesus bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
Sawyer New Testament
One of his disciples, whom Jesus loved, was reclining on the bosom of Jesus.
The Emphasized Bible
One of Jesus' disciples was reclining in his bosom, one whom Jesus loved:
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Now there was one of the disciples reclining on the bosom of Jesus, whom Jesus loved.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Next to Jesus, in the place on his right hand, was one of his disciples, whom he loved.
Webster
Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom, one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
Weymouth New Testament
There was at table one of His disciples--the one Jesus loved-- reclining with his head on Jesus's bosom.
Williams New Testament
One of the disciples, whom Jesus specially loved, was sitting very close to Jesus at His right.
World English Bible
One of his disciples, whom Jesus loved, was at the table, leaning against Jesus' breast.
Worrell New Testament
There was at the table reclining in Jesus' bosom one of His disciples, whom Jesus loved.
Worsley New Testament
Now there was one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved, sitting next Him.
Youngs Literal Translation
And there was one of his disciples reclining (at meat) in the bosom of Jesus, whom Jesus was loving;
Themes
Beds » Used for » Reclining on at meals
Christ » Fellowship with » Friendship of
Christ » Fellowship with » Friends of
Christ's » Attitude toward children » Friends
the Diet of the jews » Was taken » Often reclining
Friendship » General references to » Christ's
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His death and resurrection
Jesus Christ » History of » Accuses judas of his betrayal (in jerusalem)
John » The apostle » Intimately associated with jesus
John, beloved disciple » Facts concerning » Learned the lesson of love in the school of Christ
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Word Count of 37 Translations in John 13:23
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jesus Predicts Judas' Betrayal
22 Then looked the disciples one upon another, being perplexed of whom he spake. 23 And there was one of his disciples reclining on the bosom of Jesus, whom he loved. 24 Then Simon Peter nodded to this one, to inquire who it might be of whom he speaks.
Cross References
John 19:26
Jesus then having seen the mother, and the disciple standing near, whom he loved, says to his mother, Woman, behold thy son!
John 20:2
Then she runs, and comes to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and says to them, They took away the Lord from the tomb; and we know not where they laid him.
John 21:7
Then that disciple says, whom Jesus loved, to Peter, It is the Lord. Then Simon Peter having heard that it is the Lord, girded round the upper garment, (for he was naked,) and cast himself into the sea.
John 21:20
And Peter having turned back, sees the disciple whom Jesus loved following, who also reclined in the supper upon his breast, and said, Lord, who is he delivering thee up
John 1:18
None has seen God at any time; the only born Son, he being in the bosom of the Father, he has declared.
2 Samuel 12:3
And to the poor, not anything except one little ewe lamb which he found, and he will save it alive: and it will grow with him and with his sons together; it will eat from his morsel and will drink from his cup, and will lie in his bosom, and be to him as a daughter.
John 11:3
Then sent the sisters to him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick.
John 11:5
And Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.
John 11:36
Then said the Jews, See how he loved him I
John 13:25
And he reclining upon Jesus' breast says to him, Lord, who is it?
John 21:24
This is the disciple testifying of these, and having written this: and we know that his testimony is true.
Revelation 1:16-18
And having in his right hand seven stars: and going out of his mouth a sharp two-mouthed sword: and his sight as the sun shines in his power.