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John 13:23

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Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
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  1. John 19:26Rank 1 from verse 23
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    26When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!

  2. John 20:2Rank 2 from verse 23
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    2Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him.

  3. John 21:20Rank 3 from verse 23
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    20Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee?

  4. John 21:7Rank 4 from verse 23
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    7Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher’s coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea.

  5. Revelation 1:16–18Rank 5 from verse 23
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    16And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.

    17And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last:

    18I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.

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John 13:23

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on

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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.

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whom

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The objective form of who, referring to the person or persons acted upon or related to.

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loved

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of love, meaning to regard with affection or devotion.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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13:21When 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.

13:22Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake.

13:23Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.

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13:24Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it should be of whom he spake.

13:25He then lying on Jesus’ breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it?

13:26Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it. And when he had dipped the sop, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon.

13:27And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly.

13:28Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this unto him.

13:29For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor.

13:30He then having received the sop went immediately out: and it was night.

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