John 13:23

Updated: June 3, 2025
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One of his disciples, whom Jesus loved, was at the table, leaning against Jesus’ breast.
World English Bible (WEB)
Now{G1161} there was{G2258}{(G5713)} leaning{G345}{(G5740)} on{G1722} Jesus{G2424}' bosom{G2859} one{G1520} of his{G846} disciples{G3101}, whom{G3739} Jesus{G2424} loved{G25}{(G5707)}.
KJV with Strongs
(23) There was reclining, one from the disciples, in His heart (close to), whom Yeshua loved.
The F.O.G
One disciple, the one Jesus especially loved, was reclining next to Him at the table.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And there was one of his disciples reclining (at meat) in the bosom of Jesus, whom Jesus was loving;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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