John 13:23

"The disciples looked at one another, perplexed about whom he spoke."

Key Reflection

This moment captures the disciples' growing awareness and confusion as Jesus speaks cryptically, hinting at deeper truths that challenge their understanding and prepare them for the significant events to come. Their perplexity foreshadows both their future questioning of Jesus and their eventual comprehension of his teachings.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 23. Leaning on Jesus' bosom. This does not mean that he was at that time actually lying on his bosom, but that he occupied a situation next to him at the table, so that his head naturally fell back on his bosom when he spoke to him. See Barnes "Mt 23:6". Whom Jesus loved. This was doubtless John himself. The evangelists are not accustomed to mention their own names when any mark of favour or any good deed is recorded. They did not seek publicity or notoriety. In this case the appellation is more tender and honourable than any mere name.

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