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John 13:24

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does John 13:24 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Simon Peter therefore beckoneth to him, and saith unto him, Tell [us] who it is of whom he speaketh.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Simon Peter therefore beckoneth to him, and saith unto him, Tell [us] who it is of whom he speaketh.
John 13:24 — American Standard Version

Context — John 13

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
21When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in the spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.
22The disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake.
23There was at the table reclining in Jesus` bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
24Simon Peter therefore beckoneth to him, and saith unto him, Tell [us] who it is of whom he speaketh.
25He leaning back, as he was, on Jesus` breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it?
26Jesus therefore answereth, He it is, for whom I shall dip the sop, and give it him. So when he had dipped the sop, he taketh and giveth it to Judas, [the son] of Simon Iscariot.
27And after the sop, then entered Satan into him. Jesus therefore saith unto him, What thou doest, do quickly.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, etc.] Peter perhaps lay at a distance from Christ, or in some such position, that he could not whisper to him himself; and besides, knew that John might use more freedom, as he was admitted to more familiarity with him; and being at some distance also from him, he beckoned to him; which was usually done at meals, when they could not, by reason of their posture, discourse together: this being the case, gwjmb hyl ywjm, “they made signs”, by nodding to one another f589; that is, as the gloss explains it, they pointed with their hands and fingers, and by nodding or beckoning; such a method Peter took, signifying his desire, that he should ask who it should…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Simon Peter - Behind Jesus, who lay between them. John 13:25”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“beckoned: Luk 1:22, Luk 5:7; Act 12:17, Act 13:16, Act 21:40 John 13:25”
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