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John 13:25

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does John 13:25 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “He leaning back, as he was, on Jesus` breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it?” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

He leaning back, as he was, on Jesus` breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it?
John 13:25 — American Standard Version

Context — John 13

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
28Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this unto him.
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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
“He then lying on Jesus’ breast, etc.] Being on the couch just before Jesus, with his back to him, he bends backwards, and falling on Jesus’ breast, whispers in his ear: and saith unto him, Lord, who is it? using his interest in Christ, and making thus free with him, in compliance with Peter’s request; and was no doubt desirous himself of knowing who the person was.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“He then lying--rather leaning over on Jesus' bosom. saith--in a whisper, "Lord, who is it?"”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“He then lying on Jesus’ breast - This is a different word from the one rendered John 13:23 leaning. It means falling back or reclining on the bosom of Jesus. When Peter spake, John laid his head back on the bosom of Jesus, so that he could speak to him privately without being heard by others. return to 'Top of Page'”
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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
“Leaning down, and so asking him privately. John 13:26”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“13:25 Peter told “the disciple Jesus loved” (13:23), who was sitting next to Jesus, to ask the betrayer’s identity. As he reclined next to Jesus, he leaned over to Jesus and spoke privately.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“who: Gen 44:4-12; Est 7:5 John 13:26”
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