John 21:20–21
Then 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?
Then Peter turning about, seeth the Disciple *whom Iesus loued, following, which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is hee that betraieth thee?
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceIohn. 13.23. & 20.2.
Peter seeing him saith to Jesus, Lord, and what shall this man do?
Peter seeing him, saith to Iesus, Lord, and what shall this man doe?
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From verse 20
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.
7Therefore that Disciple whome Iesus loued, saith vnto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fishers coate vnto him, (for hee was naked) & did cast himselfe into the sea.
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.
2Then she runneth and commeth to Simon Peter, and to the *other disciple whom Iesus loued, and saith vnto them, They haue taken away the Lord out of the Sepulchre, and we know not where they haue laid him.
- John 21:24Rank 3 from verse 20
- John 13:23–26Rank 4 from verse 20
23Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
24Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it should be of whom he spake.
25He then lying on Jesus’ breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it?
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.
23Now there was leaning on Iesus bosome one of his disciples, whom Iesus loued.
24Simon Peter therefore beckened to him, that he should aske who it should be of whom he spake.
25Hee then lying on Iesus breast, saith vnto him, Lord, who is it?
26Iesus answered, Hee it is to whom I shall giue a ‖soppe, when I haue dipped it. And when he had dipped the sop, he gaue it to Iudas Iscariot the sonne of Simon.
From verse 21
- Luke 13:23–24Rank 1 from verse 21
23Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them,
24¶ Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
23Then said one vnto him, Lord, are there few that be saued? And he said vnto them,
24¶ *Striue to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say vnto you, will seeke to enter in, and shall not be able.
- Acts 1:6–7Rank 2 from verse 21
6When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?
7And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.
6When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore againe the kingdome to Israel?
7And he said vnto them, It is not for you to knowe the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his owne power.
- Matthew 24:3–4Rank 3 from verse 21
3¶ And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?
4And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.
3¶ And as he sate vpon the mount of Oliues, the Disciples came vnto him priuately, saying, Tell vs, when shall these things be? And what shall be the signe of thy coming, and of the end of the world?
4And Iesus answered, and said vnto them, Take heed that no man deceiue you.
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John 21:20
Moving or changing direction; a bend or corner; turning away is departure or removal, while turning something into another state is alteration or conversion.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. Around or near in place, position, or movement; on every side, in a circuit, from place to place, or turned from one direction or state toward another. 2. Approximately in number, measure, distance, or time. 3. Concerning, occupied with, or engaged in a matter. 4. On the point of, intending, or attempting an action.
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1. Perceives with the eyes. 2. Observes or considers. 3. Understands. 4. Experiences or takes heed.
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A learner or follower who receives instruction.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616
The objective form of who, referring to the person or persons acted upon or related to.
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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
1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of lean, meaning to rest, incline, or bear weight upon a support, or figuratively to depend, trust, or rely upon someone or something.
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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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The front part of the body between the neck and the belly.
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A meal or feast, especially an evening meal.
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Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.
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Betrays; delivers another into an enemy's hands in violation of trust.
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John 21:21
1. As a connective, because, since, or in view of a stated fact. 2. Perceiving with the eyes; observing. 3. Recognizing, discerning, understanding, or foreseeing.
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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.
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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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19This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me.
19This spake hee, signifying by what death he should glorifie God. And when he had spoken this, he sayth vnto him, Follow me.
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?
20Then Peter turning about, seeth the Disciple *whom Iesus loued, following, which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is hee that betraieth thee?
Selected passage21Peter seeing him saith to Jesus, Lord, and what shall this man do?
21Peter seeing him, saith to Iesus, Lord, and what shall this man doe?
Selected passage22Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me.
22Iesus saith vnto him, If I will that he tary till I come, what is that to thee? Follow thou me.