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John 21:20
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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?
About John 21:20
Few verses address John the Apostle in the Bible as directly as John 21:20. This New Testament passage from the gospel of John has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Related Verses
- Matthew 4:21
“And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them.”
- Mark 5:37
“And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.”
- Luke 9:54
“And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did?”
- John 13:23
“Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.”
- John 19:26
“When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!”
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How to Apply John 21:20
Pray through John 21:20 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of John the Apostle in the Bible. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.